Managing affairs for a missing person
The Guardianship Act was bought into power in 2019 to help families deal with the affairs of a missing loved one. Prior to this act being bought in, the only way to deal with a missing person’s
Wills and Probate
Why should I instruct a Solicitor to prepare my Will?
When it comes to making a Will, there are two main pieces of advice that we at Johnson Astills give our clients. The first is to actually make one, and not keep putting it off. The second
Do I need a solicitor for Probate?
When an individual dies, there will often be assets that need to be dealt with, for example, a property, shareholding or bank account. Some assets can be dealt with without a Grant of Representation but others, particularly
Managing the Affairs of Elderly or Vulnerable Relatives
Families with elderly or vulnerable relatives will often need to assist with or sometimes even take control of that relative’s property and financial affairs. The easiest way to organise this is for Lasting Powers of Attorney to
