Estate planning and financial blog with Paul Hammond

Why you need business succession planning

4 days ago

Have you thought about what happens to your business when you're no longer around? A short video on business succession planning.

Why it’s important to choose the right executor for your will

23 June 2020

How to choose and appoint executors for your Will, and ensuring you choose the right person to take financial responsibility for your estate

Why just writing a Will may not be enough

17 June 2020

One in four people would mount a legal challenge against a loved one’s Will. Watch our short video to find out how creating a Will Clarity statement can help protect your wishes.

What is an LPA and why do I need one?

09 June 2020

Why you should make your lasting Powers of Attorney now regardless of your age, and how Panthera Estate Planning can help.

Why you need a Trust

03 June 2020

Many of you will understand what a Trust is, but not how having the right Trust in place can benefit you and your loved ones. Read our article to understand the basics.

What happens when this happens ... is your Will ‘Divorce-Proof’?

01 June 2020

The harsh reality of modern life means that marriage isn’t always forever. Sadly in the UK 42% of marriages end in divorce. You may have already planned who your beneficiaries will be, thinking your children will eventually inherit your assets, but this might not actually go to plan...

Interesting times: why you should update your Will

27 May 2020

Why you should update your Will regularly especially if you plan to remarry. Book your free Will Review with Panthera Estate Planning

The Importance of parental guardianship

26 May 2020

In the event of the death of both parents, if you have you do not have a Will with an appointed Guardian, the future of your minor children will be left in the hands of the Family Courts...

Need to apply for probate? Get in line!

24 May 2020

Many people are in the dark about the probate process because they have never been in contact with it before and so don’t understand exactly what it entails, here's some help

Not choosing a Professional Trustee could mean that your intended Beneficiaries lose out!

22 May 2020

Trustees play an important role in the management of Trust assets and can be held personally liable for any losses made by the Trust if they don’t carry out their duties properly.

Belt and Braces for Power of Attorney

20 May 2020

More and more people are looking to set up Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) with the threat of Covid-19 being ever present. Read our blog to find out options to be able to act NOW.

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