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Vigilance needed to protect those vulnerable to undue influence when making wills
The coronavirus pandemic has left many elderly and vulnerable people increasingly isolated due to social distancing, shielding and restrictions on households mixing. Experts at London law firm Osbornes Law warn that this, combined with a new law that means wills can now be witnessed remotely, leaves those making wills potentially more vulnerable to undue influence. […]
Read MoreVideo-witnessed wills
Over the weekend the government announced plans to introduce legislation that will allow wills to be witnessed remotely via video. The provisions are to be backdated to 31 January 2020 and remain in place ‘as long as necessary’. Current rules relating to the execution of wills are contained in the Wills Act 1837 which (amongst […]
Read MoreTransferring property to your children to avoid tax could backfire
Transferring property to your children to avoid inheritance tax may appear to make financial sense but lawyers warn there are risks involved, including the possibility you will be forced out of your home. Jan Atkinson, Head of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration at London law firm Osbornes Law explains, “We often have clients in their […]
Read MoreOsbornes Recognised as Leading Lawyers in HNW Guide
Osbornes Law are delighted to have once again been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2020. The High Net Worth ranks top lawyers and law firms who represent HNW and UHNW clients around the world. Head of private client, Jan Atkinson, is ranked as a leading ‘private wealth dispute’ lawyer. The guide comments […]
Read MoreOsbornes Law hires international expert to growing wills team
London law firm Osbornes Law has strengthened its Wills, Probate & Disputed Estates Team with the arrival of Katie de Swarte from Child & Child. With over ten years’ experience, Katie joins the firm as an associate. Kate specialises in contentious trusts and probate matters and joins a team that has continued to grow during […]
Read MoreJan Atkinson, senior partner writes on personal financial matters for the Jewish Chronicle
Our Head of Wills, Probate and Estate Management at Osbornes Law has contributed to a special Finance Supplement on ‘Dealing with your Personal Finances and Affairs’ for the Jewish Chronicle. The Jewish Chronicle is the world’s oldest and most influential London-based, Jewish newspaper. It contains Jewish news, culture, sport and commentary. Jan’s article, which can […]
Read MoreHow to ensure money left in your will goes to the causes you care about
The coronavirus crisis has seen the public rally around the NHS which has benefitted from considerable fundraising efforts and donations in recent months. Research by the Charities Aid Foundation has shown that amongst those wanting to donate to charity in response to the crisis, 40% planned to donate to NHS charities and 34% to local […]
Read MoreJan Atkinson, Head of Wills, Probate and Estate Administration comments on the increase in contested Wills
The Sunday Times newspaper article. 19th April 2020, headlined “More families going to war over wills” provided an insight on recent developments surrounding families contesting wills. Speaking to their reporter, Kenza Bryan, Jan Atkinson was asked to explain the usual ways a will can be challenged. This could be either: to claim that the person […]
Read MoreHow do I make a will with social distancing rules in place?
The coronavirus crisis means many are considering updating their will or making one for the first time. Whilst this is a sensible step to take, strict social distancing measures mean drawing up a valid will is not straightforward. A will must be signed by two independent witnesses who are not your beneficiaries or the spouses […]
Read MoreProperty up to £1m can be inheritance tax free from April
Changes to inheritance tax allowances mean married couples can leave property worth £1 million tax free from 6 April. Modest houses in parts of London and the rest of the country can still fetch over a million pounds, so many of us need to check our wills to ensure our children or grandchildren benefit from […]
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