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When a loved one can no longer make decisions for themselves, families often feel unsure about what to do next. In this latest article, in our series designed to make legal matters easier to understand, Kelly Dawkins - Head of Private Client at TMT Legal Services, explains what a deputyship order is, when it is needed, and what the process involves and how we can help clients navigate these situations with clarity and reassurance.

Give your family peace of mind with a professionally drafted Will. Clear, friendly advice from TMT Legal Services to help you plan with confidence.

Buying a property together is an exciting step, but it can also raise important questions about who owns what and how contributions should be recognised. A declaration of trust is one of the simplest ways to protect everyone’s interests. Whether you are buying with a partner, a family member or a friend, this article provides clarity from the outset and helps prevent disagreements later on.

Your will is one of the most important documents you’ll ever create. This New Year, make sure it’s working for you. If you do not have a current will or you haven’t reviewed it in a while, the new year is the perfect time to make a new will.

Life changes often bring new responsibilities, and marriage/civil partnership is one of the most significant milestones. If you’ve married or entered into a civil partnership since you last wrote your will, it’s crucial to revisit and update it.

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust (attorney) to make decisions on your behalf if you lose the ability to make them yourself due to illness, accident, or other factors. You can choose to have multiple attorneys and decide whether they should act jointly or jointly and severally. It gives you control over who makes decisions about your health and welfare and/or your property and financial affairs.

Buying a property from an executor? Discover essential probate checks, legal risks, and expert tips to ensure a secure and hassle‑free purchase.

Life across Hampshire and West Sussex – whether you're enjoying the bustling atmosphere of Southampton, the charming tranquillity of Romsey, the community spirit of Chandlers Ford, the beautiful waterside in Hythe, or the historic market town feel of Horsham – often leads us to think about what truly matters: our loved ones.

The answer is simple – to protect the people that you love. Kelly Dawkins, Wills & Probate Executive, TMT Legal Services LLP Here are some important points to consider if you do not have a Will in place. Without a Will you would die ‘intestate’. This means that your ‘estate’, (everything that you own at the date of your death), would pass to family members under a framework of rules which are nearly 100 years old, see our Intestacy Rules flowchart here: https://www.tmtlegalse

Wednesday, 26th July 2023 Intestacy Rules - Major changes come into effect today. What Happens If You Die Without a Will? The statutory legacy has increased from £270,000 to £322,000. This means that if you die without a Will (die intestate), the first £322,000 will pass to your spouse/civil partner and the remainder of your estate is shared as follows: 50% to your spouse/civil partner and 50% shared equally between the children. More than half of UK adults do not have a Wil