
77% of over-55s lack Power of Attorney
Recent research has revealed that more than three quarters of UK adults don't have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) registered to act on...

Executor Responsibilities in regard to debts
An executor’s role is to identify estate assets, settle liabilities and distribute remaining property/money in accordance with the will...

MiGem - Sponsoring Dewsbury Celtic RLFC under 8's
We are excited to announce that we will be a shirt sponsor for Dewsbury Celtic RLFC under 8's for their forth coming season!! Good...

Wills & Trustees - Choosing the right Trustee
Most people know that when making a Will you will name at least one Executor to act on your behalf to ensure that on your death all of...

Deadline for Wills - 2021
With 2021 coming to an end at an alarmingly fast pace, we have to ensure that we are able to manage our clients expectations moving...

“LIVING WILL” - ADVANCE DECISIONS
The term “living will” can be confusing because such a document has no connection with ordinary wills. “Living will” is a generic term...

What happens if an executor in your Will dies?
If the executor of an estate passes away, someone else will have to step in to take over their duties and complete the probate process....

What happens when an Attorney passes away?
When a client is wanting to a make a Lasting Power of Attorney we, as the Associates, advise the client on the best possible attorneys...

"Tenants in Common or Joint Tenants"
What does it mean & why is it required? - If a property is registered with the Land Registry then the details of ownership (i.e., who...

“Deathbed Gifts” – Can we rely on them?
The recent case of Davey v Bailey [2021]1 has highlighted the risks of relying on deathbed gifts instead of making sure that a will is up...

Stamp Duty Clarification
With the recent Stamp Duty extension, there is an element of confusion around various aspects of client transactions, so please find...

'Lost Will was a Forgery'
A DIY Will found three days after a car dealer’s death has been regressed by the High Court due to lack of evidence that he had actually...

You don't have a Will? You are in the majority!! - Top 5 Reasons why people don’t make a Will.
You don't have a Will? You are in the majority!! Top 5 Reasons why people don’t make a Will. 1 – “I don’t own much/anything so it’s not...

Deadline for Wills in 2020
With 2020 coming to an end at an alarmingly fast pace, we have to ensure that we are able to manage our clients expectations moving...

When DIY Wills Go Wrong
Inheritance dispute cases are on the rise once more, with the number of cases heard in the High Court increasing from 227 in 2018 to 368...

LPAs - A vital part of Estate Planning
We all know that we should write a Will, in order to deal with our affairs if we pass away. But, what most people are not aware of is...

What if I Die Without Making a Will?
Death is such an unmentionable subject that it is not surprising that about 70% of the population risk leaving costly confusion to our...

Wills - Appointing Guardians
A Will isn’t just for the elderly. If you’re a parent of children under the age of 18 then it is vital that you create a valid Will to...

Covid-19 Update
MiGem Ltd are committed to caring for the health and wellbeing of our employees and clients. We also want to play a constructive role in...



















