Personal Publications

Read about the responsibilities and obligations of someone appointed as the guardian of a child. We explain when the appointment will take effect, what guardians have to do and whether guardians need to consider this appointment in their Will.

Advice on making a will including the 'seven secrets of successful Will planning' which cover tax planning, children, divorce and long term care.

George Davies Solicitors LLP, recognised experts in Wills and Estate Planning, can provide you with a FREE no obligation report on your current Will. Click 'read more' to download our flyer and arrange your free will review.

What is the difference between an executor and a trustee? What do executors actually have to do? What does a trustee do? The answers to these questions can be found in our fact sheet 'the role of an executor and a trustee'. Click 'read more' to download.

This month we are looking at some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the topic of family law, such as “My fiancée wants us to sign a prenuptial agreement before we marry, will it be legally binding?” and “If we get divorced don’t we just split our assets 50:50?”

In this edition Philip Chynoweth examines the change in the law that will enable supermarkets to offer legal services and considers whether this is an ideal option for personal legal services, and Robin Charrot highlights the issues surrounding divorce and looks at whether there can ever be such a thing as a “good divorce”.

Giselle Williams, a solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team, acts as her mother’s attorney and has provided a moving account of some of the issues she has faced to offer some helpful advice for readers who may find themselves in a similar position. This is also an essential read for those concerned with passing on possessions or considering a Will review

In this edition we examine what happens when someone who has made a power of attorney dies – can the attorneys distribute the assets? Over the page we outline a common scenario that can arise when relatives live together and offer some advice on avoiding this sort of tricky situation.

The latest edition of Personal and Family focus features some great new articles including; The low-down on lifetime gifts and inheritance tax, Holiday headaches for separated parents plus details on our new Diamond Client service.