Articles by ‘Mandy Casavant’

Since moving to our new Wiltshire office in Swindon earlier this year, time has simply flown by. So, before the festive period takes over, and Rudolf The Red Nose Reindeer is played on repeat,…

This article was co-authored by Julie Robertson, Paralegal at RWK Goodman.

Improving the accessibility of solicitor services across Wiltshire. Home visits allow Wiltshire residents access a private client solicitor services from their home Support on Wills, Trusts, Estates, Deputyships, Lasting Powers of Attorney, tax planning,…

As recently reported in Henrietta Ingram & Anor v Simon Timothy Abraham & Anor 2023, not seeking proper legal advice when drawing up a Will can seem initially cost-effective. However, in the long run,…

Many people are choosing to write a Will or review their estate planning in the current circumstances. We take a look at the options for bestowing gifts, either to family or others, or to…

When dealing with estates when someone dies, we are finding that more and more people are passing away without leaving instructions for their executors or family members to gain access to their online presence. Some assets are also hard to locate.

Our Private Client Partner Mandy Casavant has contributed to the Financial Times regarding a significant slowdown in the probate process due to coronavirus.

Following his announcement that there would not be an Autumn Budget for 2020 the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, revealed the latest package of Government support. These measures are to support businesses during the restrictions imposed to limit the expected upswing in coronavirus cases.

The families of frontline carers are to be exempt from inheritance tax should they die as a result of Covid-19 through the course of their work thanks to an exemption to legislation first created for serving personnel and emergency services.

About a decade or so ago, a new way of exchanging value was born. It would be generically termed “ cryptocurrency” and the first hatchling was called Bitcoin.

Have you ever wondered why some Will writers charge as little as £19.99 for making a will, whereas some companies can charge over £1,000?