Can I still make a Will during the coronavirus pandemic?
Given the social distancing measures in place, is it possible to make or update a Will during the coronavirus pandemic?…
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New rules for Capital Gains Tax
The Government is introducing new rules for Capital Gains Tax on property sales. Sarah Cornish, Partner and Head of Wills,…
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Why a Business LPA could be a crucial part of your risk management strategy
Kirsty Davey, Partner in the Corporate and Commercial team and Sarah Cornish, Partner in the Wills, Probate and Trusts team,…
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Why getting your affairs in order should not be left until later life
Getting your affairs in order is often seen as something that we should tackle in later life. However, it is…
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Why do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Bernadette Polkinghorne is a Lasting Power of Attorney specialist in Coodes Solicitors’ Wills, Probate and Trusts team. Here she outlines…
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What to consider before you become the Bank of Mum and Dad
News reports suggest that the average amount donated by the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is £18,000. This is a…
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Five surprising reasons why people put off making a Will
Richard Pollock, Partner in Coodes Solicitors’ Wills, Probate and Trusts team, says that people can put off making a Will…
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How a properly drawn-up Will could prevent inheritance disputes
Inheritance disputes are on the increase. A recent survey has shown that more people are now prepared to challenge a…
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Could an Asset Protection Trust help my family avoid care home fees?
Have you considered an Asset Protection Trust as a way of helping your family avoid care home fees? Coodes Partner…
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Becoming a trustee: Charities need trustees from all walks of life
During Trustees Week (12th-16th November), Partner and elderly client specialist Louise Southwell reflects on her role as Chair of Trustees…
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