One of the changes introduced by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 is that from 1 October 2007 the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) has been replaced with a revised type of power called a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). However, EPAs made prior to 1 October will...

A will expresses the final wishes of the deceased person and it is commonly thought that a will is irrevocable after death. However, provided everyone agrees, it is normally possible to vary a will provided that the application is made within two years of...

Most people buy and sell the property they live in without any thoughts about tax (other than, perhaps, Stamp Duty Land Tax). However, there are some circumstances in which selling the property you live in can cause tax problems. Some of the main ones are: ...