Estate Administration Estate Administration | An Executors Guide When someone dies, it is firstly, very important to establish whether there is a Will. If there is a Will, you may find that you have been appointed as an Executor. As an Executor, it is your job to check whether there are [...]
Mental Health Receivership If you have found yourself in a position of needing to make decisions for someone who has lost their mental capacity and there's no Enduring Power of Attorney then you will need to apply for what is called a Mental Health Receivership. An application can be made [...]
What is a Power of Attorney? We understand that not everyone understands what a Power of Attorney really is. A Power of Attorney (POA) is a document which allows elected persons to act for another. The person making the power of attorney is called a donor and the person appointed to act on [...]
Isle of Man Wills Jargon Buster Below is our Wills Jargon Buster to help give some details on the terms used: Administrator | The alternative name for an Executor who is entitled to administer your Estate if you die. Assets | All property that a person owns including a home, money, car, [...]
Power of Attorney | Explained MannBenham Advocates are here for you to talk through what you need, with years of legal, professional experience and knowledge including specialists in the field of mental capacity, particularly with respect to Enduring Powers of Attorney and receivership matters. What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of [...]
The Festive Period: Fun or Fighting? was originally published on 17 December 2019 The festive period, especially Christmas Day, can often be a difficult time of year for separated parents who both want to enjoy this special time with your child or children, but not necessarily together! We have a few pointers on how to try [...]
Power of Attorney | Explained MannBenham Advocates are here for you to talk through what you need, with years of legal, professional experience and knowledge including specialists in the field of mental capacity, particularly with respect to Enduring Powers of Attorney and receivership matters. What is a Power of [...]
Probate in the Isle of Man What is Probate? Where someone has died (“the Deceased”), somebody else has to deal with their affairs and ensure that the assets of the Deceased are distributed to those entitled to them, after the payment of their liabilities. If the Deceased has made a Will, [...]
Redundancy & Related Issues - A Timely Reminder Employers | Employees Needless to say, the current COVID restrictions are imposing huge demands and strains on businesses and many are reluctantly having to consider cost cutting, including job losses. Written by Chris Grimson | Advocate | Originally published 27 May 2020 Given the severity of the situation [...]
How do I talk to my children about what is happening? The COVID-19 outbreak means that we are all facing new and uncertain challenges, not just communicating with children. These times can be hard for adults to face which makes us think, how are our children coping? Originally posted 19 May 2020 Whilst When the government [...]
