How to avoid making mincemeat of estate planning

A will that was hand-written on the back of two cardboard food packages has been confirmed as legally binding by the High Court. In an unusual twist, Malcolm Chenery used a Young’s frozen fish box and a Mr Kipling mince pie box to set out his wishes, leaving his £180,000 estate — including a three-bedroom … Read more

Trustees – what responsibilities do they have?

Trustees have a wide range of responsibilities when administering the trust estate under their charge. What is a trustee? A trustee is a person or a firm that holds and administers property or assets held in a trust for the benefit of a third party. A trust can be created for a variety of purposes. … Read more