Including a business in your will Most people will be aware of the need to have a will for their personal affairs, but may not have thought about business wills. Business owners should give thought to their business assets at the same time as any personal matters....
Business LPAs Setting up and running a business can be hard work, and often doesn’t leave much time to think about yourself. But have you thought of what might happen if you are no longer able to make decisions for your company? It can be a good idea to have a Lasting...
Small business succession planning Many small business owners only consider succession planning when they are approaching retirement, or have already made the decision to leave the business. But life is full of unexpected events, good and bad, and having a well...
Who inherits if there is no will? It is estimated that as many as 30 million people across the UK do not have a will. Losing somebody close to you is a difficult enough time for anybody, but if that person dies without leaving a will, it can cause additional distress...
What is inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is a tax that sometimes has to be paid on a person's estate after they have died. Because talking about death is uncomfortable for many of us we don’t tend to dwell on it, but have you thought about what happens to your assets...
Cartridges Law is pleased to announce that we will be supporting Age UK Exeter with a special fundraising initiative. We have been advocates of the charity over many years and see first-hand the vital work it does for older people. As with many organisations, Age UK...
We are currently facing a global pandemic which has made people think about their family's long term health and financial security - even members of our own team have suddenly thought "oh yes, a will might be a good idea!" Many people are understandably concerned and...
Can you write your own will? Why do I need a will anyway? And how do you apply for probate? Our specialist Wills and Probate lawyers answer all your questions. If you need help or advice about writing a will or dealing with probate, contact us for a free initial...
Whether it’s out of worry or just having the time to finally focus on your ‘to-do’ list, many people are turning to lawyers to assist with their wills and life planning, Cartridges Law is here to help despite the social distancing. Why is social distancing such a...
According to the Law Society the number of enquiries to solicitors regarding writing a will has increased by 30 per cent, with the majority of those coming from older and vulnerable people. At Cartridges Law we have put a number of measures into place to ensure we can...
We asked our experienced Private Client team, led by Karyna Squibb, to tell us about the questions they get asked the most. Here’s what they had to say! We’ve got children but we’re not married - will this affect my financial security if we split up? This depends on...