GUARDIANS VS GODPARENTS

I’m often asked by clients whether the selection of Godparents for their children is the same as naming legal guardians for their children. The answer is “no.”
Guardians and Godparents are entirely different roles. The former is a legally recognised position and the latter is a ceremonial title significant only in religious and cultural right.

A […]

By |April 15th, 2021|Categories: Advice / Tips, News, Probate/Wills|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on GUARDIANS VS GODPARENTS

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AFTER I DIE?

Social media is a huge aspect of our day to day lives. From Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, YouTube, Tumblr, WhatsApp – the list goes on and on. Whilst making a social media account can all be done with the click of a button (and more often than not without spending a cent), the […]

By |May 13th, 2019|Categories: Advice / Tips, Local News, News, Probate/Wills|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on WHAT HAPPENS TO MY SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AFTER I DIE?

Buying your first house – when should you see a solicitor?

A common question frequently asked by first-time home buyers is “When should I engage a solicitor?” Purchasing your first house is a complex and possibly stressful task for most people. There are many risks that are associated with purchasing property together with endless to-do lists and a mass of new information that you are […]

By |February 15th, 2018|Categories: Advice / Tips, Local News, News, Property||Comments Off on Buying your first house – when should you see a solicitor?

10 UNBELIEVABLE INTERNATIONAL LAWS!

With the May bank-holiday fast approaching and the June bank holiday hot on its heels we thought it prudent to offer a list of do’s and do not’s if you plan on taking a holiday.

Vicks inhalers are forbidden in Japan

In Japan, over-the-counter allergy/sinus medications that contain the ingredient pseudoephedrine such as Vicks inhalers […]

By |April 28th, 2017|Categories: Advice / Tips, Local News, News, Uncategorized||Comments Off on 10 UNBELIEVABLE INTERNATIONAL LAWS!

TIPS FOR BUYING A PROPERTY

Run the numbers. Put together a financial plan to determine whether you can really afford to buy. After all, just because it’s a good time to purchase a home doesn’t mean it’s a good time for YOU to buy. It’s important to understand how much you can afford and whether home ownership might preclude […]

By |January 26th, 2015|Categories: Advice / Tips, News, Property|Tags: , , |Comments Off on TIPS FOR BUYING A PROPERTY

Tips on Making a Will

A WILL is a declaration of what a person wishes to be done with his estate after his death. The person making the declaration is the testator/testatrix. Dying intestate – without a will – means your estate will be distributed subject to the “laws of intestacy”.
Before making a will give the matter some serious […]

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