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Estate planning considerations when using a surrogate Estate planning considerations when using a surrogate

14 Aug 2020

APS Legal & Associates’ Libby Holding, explores an important, but rarely discussed area in this article, as she asks what bearing surrogacy can have on estate planning

Lasting Power of Attorneys in a time of Covid-19 Lasting Power of Attorneys in a time of Covid-19

22 Jul 2020

Scarlett Musson of APS Legal & Associates writes about why the importance of Lasting Power of Attorneys should never be underestimated, especially during times like these.

Why considering mental health is essential to estate planning Why considering mental health is essential to estate planning

26 Jun 2020

In this article, Libby Holding, Legal Services Director of APS Legal, takes a look at the vital issue of mental health in estate planning

Exploring Inheritance Tax Relief for emergency workers Exploring Inheritance Tax Relief for emergency workers

01 Jun 2020

Libby Holding, Legal Services Director of APS Legal & Associates, discusses to which clients blue-light IHT relief may apply, and in what circumstances.

SimplyBiz Group sees interest in will-writing support rocket SimplyBiz Group sees interest in will-writing support rocket

26 May 2020

The SimplyBiz Group has reported a sharp increase in adviser adoption of its support around will-writing and estate planning services over the past two months.

Is there a way for a will in lockdown? Is there a way for a will in lockdown?

20 May 2020

Ken Davy's latest column looks at the challenges facing those making - or changing - a will whilst in lockdown.

How can estate planning help tackle care fees? How can estate planning help tackle care fees?

21 Jan 2020

Against the background of an ageing population - and an increasing awareness of the fact that more people are requiring care - the issue of residential care fees is often at the forefront of clients' minds.

SimplyBiz Group selected as will writing partner for The Nottingham SimplyBiz Group selected as will writing partner for The Nottingham

28 Nov 2019

APS Legal & Associates, part of The Simply Biz Group, has today announced a partnership with Nottingham Building Society to provide all aspects of estate planning to members across The Nottingham’s network of over 60 branches across nine counties

Business LPAs are too often overlooked Business LPAs are too often overlooked

03 Jul 2019

Anybody with a business interest, whether that be as a sole trader, a partner or a shareholder, should consider creating a separate LPA solely to deal with their business affairs as part of their business continuity planning.

When poor will planning leads to family feuds

31 Oct 2018

APS Legal examines the ways in which insufficient will preparation can create acrimony across the generations.