co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-apr-jun-2019/should-i-give-my-children-access-to-my-bank-account/ Giving your children access to your bank could be put you both at significant risk. There is a safer option available, which is to put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jul-sep-2019/what-are-the-familys-rights-during-a-coroners-inquest/ We explain what rights the family have, including whether they have the right to refuse a post mortem or play an active role in the inquest
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-apr-2017/what-is-a-letter-of-wishes/ A Letter of Wishes allows you to communicate privately to Executors or family, whereas a Will can become a public document if the Estate goes to Probate.
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-apr-jun-2019/managing-an-investment-portfolio-in-old-age/ We explain how a Lasting Power of Attorney can be used to help you manage and protect your investments as you become older
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/probate-solicitors/how-do-i-know-if-probate-is-required/ Use our online probate questionnaire to help determine if you need probate, or call Co-op Legal Services on 03300 372 892
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/personal-injury-case-studies-2017/reduced-personal-injury-success-fee-saves-client-5000/ At Co-op Legal Services our success fee is 20% (not 25%) which saved one client over £5,000 when she was awarded £115,000 compensation.
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-may-aug-2018/how-does-marriage-affect-your-will/ Any legally valid Will that you already have in place will automatically become void, unless your Will makes specific reference to your intended marriage.
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/personal-injury-case-studies-2020/family-awarded-100k-after-bus-driver-negligence-caused-death/ The bus company initially denied liability for the accident. After compelling evidence was presented in court, the family was awarded over £100,000.
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-apr-2018/what-happens-to-my-house-if-i-die-without-a-will/ If you own your home in your sole name and you die without a valid Will, laws called the Rules of Intestacy will decide who inherits the property.
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jul-sep-2019/how-to-make-a-will-when-you-own-property-jointly/ In this article we explain what happens to a jointly owned property when one owner dies and how you can use your Will to protect your investment