Not averse to wearing a splash of pink now again anyway, we thought it would be a bit of fun in aid of a good cause to participate Wear it Pink day next month, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The team will be holding a bake sale on a pink theme as well…
This year’s Cornwall Law Society Awards took place on Friday 10th July at Truro Cathedral on a balmy summer evening. As well as being an evening to celebrate and recognise success in the profession, the event also raises money for good causes, the chosen charity this year being the Cornwall Air Ambulance. The black-tie dress…
Did you know Blended families are most at risk from inheritance disputes? Recent research from STEP* highlights a growing trend: inheritance disputes are increasing, particularly in more complex family structures, with blended families most at risk. Solicitor Lucy Wilton outlines 4 things you can do to help to protect your blended family from future inheritance…
Whether we like it or not, our lives are increasingly lived online, something which the AI revolution will no doubt take even further. Solicitor Lucy Wilton outlines the new Digital Assets Act and the impact it will have on Estate Planning. Priceless memories (… and your iCloud photo library)We published a blog back in 2020…
It is entirely lawful for an Executor to also be a beneficiary under a Will, and in most Estates this arrangement works without difficulty. However, where an Executor who stands to benefit from an Estate fails to act fairly or transparently, the situation can quickly become distressing and contentious for other beneficiaries. In this article,…
No, this is not true. Amy Davis, a paralegal in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team says that one of the most common misconceptions she comes across is that clients believe that if they were to die without a Will, their Estate would pass to the Crown. This is not actually true. It would in…
When drawing up your Will, one of the first things you will need to decide is who you would like to be your Executor. They should obviously be someone you trust completely but they also need to be someone who is capable of performing the role competently when the time comes. Alice Vage from our…
We published a blog a while back now discussing what happens to our digitally stored assets when we die – What will happen to your ‘Digital Life’ when you die? Apple have now created a feature which enables those with iPhones to appoint a digital Legacy Contact to make sure precious digital memories aren’t…
We’re absolutely thrilled that both Tegan Pownall and Alice Vage won awards at this year’s Cornwall Law Society Awards! Cornwall Law Society’s prestigious annual awards ceremony took place on Friday, 13th June at Truro Cathedral. The ceremony is a glamourous black-tie occasion, bringing together lawyers from all over the county and a chance to celebrate…
Important not urgent maybe. You’ll get around to it sometime. Too young perhaps? According to a recent survey*, 67% of adults don’t have a Will, or have a Will which is out of date. If you die without a Will you can leave those you love most with uncertainty, not to mention a huge administrative…
