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Our guides and FAQs cut through the jargon and provide simple answers to complex legal questions. If you need to talk to someone, our team are always on hand to offer advice and support.

Lasting Power of Attorney

What are the Different Types of Power of Attorney?

There are three main types of Power of Attorney in England and Wales, each offering different levels of support and protection.

Court of Protection, Lasting Power of Attorney

Acting as a Deputy and What this Means

When someone loses mental capacity without a Power of Attorney, relatives must apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order.

Lasting Power of Attorney

Acting as an Attorney and What this Means

Our guide explains the differences between Financial LPAs and Health & Welfare LPAs, including when an attorney is legally permitted to make decisions on behalf of the donor and the key limitations on an attorney’s authority, such as rules around gifting and changes to a donor’s Will. .

Lasting Power of Attorney

What are Enduring Powers of Attorney?

Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) let a chosen attorney manage a donor’s financial affairs and remain valid if the donor loses capacity.

Business LPAs, Lasting Power of Attorney

Business Lasting Powers of Attorney

A Business Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows a business owner to appoint someone they trust to make decisions if they become unable to do so.

Residential Property

Joint Ownership-Is There More Than One Type?

When you co-own a property with one or more other people you need to decide whether to hold the property as joint tenants or tenants in common.

Residential Property

Redeeming a Help to Buy Equity Loan

When you sell a property purchased under the Help to Buy (HTB) Scheme you will need to repay the same contribution percentage originally borrowed (20% or 40%) of either a current RICS property valuation or the sale price, whichever is the greater.

Divorce, Family, Finances

The Importance of a Financial Order upon Divorce | Kew Law

A financial order sets out how the matrimonial assets including property, pensions and bank accounts will be divided between the parties upon divorce. .

Children, Family

Parental Alienation | Kew Law

Parental alienation is a topic that commonly remains in the shadows, yet it’s consequences can be profoundly damaging, particularly in the context of family dynamics. .

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