In the modern world, more and more of our information, and sometimes our property, is stored online. The sorts of digital assets you may need to consider could range from photographs, to social media or email accounts, to crypto-currency.

The Trust Registration Service

The Trust Registration Service (TRS) has been introduced to create a central register of UK trusts. Historically, only trusts that were liable to pay UK tax were required to register with the TRS. Recent changes now mean that all express trusts must now be registered with the TRS (unless the trust is one that falls within one of the excluded categories).

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Celebrating 25 years at Fiona Bruce Solicitors

Thursday 14th July 2022, sees the 25th work anniversary of Stephen Gray at Fiona Bruce Solicitors.

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STEP Standard Provisions – 3rd Edition, due later this year

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) have announced that the third edition of their Standard Provisions will be published later in 2022.

Registering a Lasting Power of Attorney Waiting Times

Once a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has been prepared and signed by the Donor, it needs to be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian before it is able to be used.