Ledbury Law

05/09/2026

Planning for your family’s future?

Ledbury Law provides trusted advice on Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, right in the heart of the Ledbury community.

With professional guidance and a friendly, personal approach, we help you protect what matters most and plan ahead with confidence.

Contact Ledbury Law on 01531 598998 or visit our website.

02/09/2026

Did you know that being someone’s next of kin does not automatically give you the legal authority to manage their finances, pay their bills or make health and welfare decisions on their behalf?

A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to choose people you trust to help make decisions for you, or act on your behalf, if you lose mental capacity.

Without an LPA, your loved ones cannot make decisions for you and may need to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship order.

At Ledbury Law, we provide clear, compassionate advice on Property and Financial Affairs LPAs and Health and Welfare LPAs.

Make an appointment with Ledbury Law today.

01531 598998
[email protected]
www.LedburyLaw.co.uk

Appointments available in our Ledbury office, online, at home, and during evenings and weekends.

www.LedburyLaw.co.uk

31/08/2026

Could a Property Protection Trust help protect your family home?

For many families, the home is more than just a property. It represents security, a valuable asset and the inheritance they hope to pass on to the next generation.

A carefully drafted Property Protection Trust, where appropriate, may help to:

* preserve a defined share of the property for chosen beneficiaries;

* allow a surviving spouse or partner to continue living in the home;

* prevent the protected share from passing automatically to the survivor outright;

* provide a clear framework if the property is later sold, downsized or replaced;

* reduce the risk of the protected share being redirected following a future remarriage or change of Will; and

* provide a suitable structure for managing an inheritance intended for a vulnerable beneficiary.

At Ledbury Law, we help families explore different Trusts and wider estate-planning options, so their wishes are clearly recorded and their home is planned for with care.

Contact Ledbury Law on 01531 598998 or email [email protected].

Home visits, online, evening and weekend appointments available.

28/08/2026

What would happen if you could no longer make decisions for yourself?

If you lose mental capacity without a registered Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), your loved ones may need to apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order.

This can involve:

• Court applications and additional costs
• Delays before someone can act
• Ongoing supervision and reporting requirements
• The Court deciding who acts and what authority they have
• Significant stress for those closest to you

By making LPAs while you still have capacity, you choose who you trust to help manage your affairs and, where appropriate, make health and welfare decisions on your behalf.

Planning ahead can help reduce uncertainty, delay and unnecessary expense for your family.

Ledbury Law can advise on and prepare Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare LPAs.

Call: 01531 598998
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.LedburyLaw.co.uk

Home visits, online, evening and weekend appointments available.

26/08/2026

Buying a property with someone else? A Declaration of Trust can provide clarity from the outset and help safeguard everyone’s interests.

A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding document that records each party’s beneficial interest in a property, providing certainty and helping to prevent future disputes.

Whether you’re purchasing with a partner, family member or friend, having the right legal documentation in place can offer valuable protection and peace of mind.

At Ledbury Law, we provide specialist advice and prepare bespoke Declarations of Trust tailored to your individual circumstances.

Contact us today on 01531 598998 or email [email protected] to arrange your appointment.

Home visits, evening and weekend appointments also available.

www.ledburylaw.co.uk

24/08/2026

Planning for a loved one with a disability comes with unique challenges, but the right legal tools can make a lasting difference.

A Disabled Person's Trust offers more than financial support.
It can:

* Protect eligibility for means-tested benefits

* Ensure funds are managed by people you trust

* Provide long-term security without compromising independence

* Offer flexibility to adapt as needs change over time

* Give peace of mind that your loved one will always be cared for

It's not just about safeguarding money - it's about protecting dignity, stability, and quality of life.

If you'd like to explore how a Disabled Person's Trust could help your family, contact Ledbury Law for clear, compassionate advice on 01531 598998 or email [email protected]

Home visits, online, evening and weekend appointments also available.

www.ledburylaw.co.uk

21/08/2026

Planning for the future should be straightforward and convenient. That’s why we offer evening, weekend, online and home appointments, enabling you to arrange your Will, Trust or Lasting Powers of Attorney at a time that suits you.

We understand the demands of work, family and daily life, so our approach is designed to make putting your affairs in order as simple, accessible and seamless as possible.

Take control of your future, on a schedule that works for you.

Contact Ledbury Law today on 01531 598998 or email [email protected]

Visit: www.ledburylaw.co.uk

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

How sideways disinheritance can happen…

When a parent remarries and owns a property as joint tenants, the property will usually pass automatically to the surviving spouse when the parent dies.

It passes outside the Will.

What happens next is then determined by the surviving spouse. They may:

* Remarry
* Change their Will
* Die without making a Will
* Need long-term care, with their assets potentially affected by care-fee assessments

In some circumstances, children from an earlier relationship may ultimately receive little or nothing from the estate.

Careful estate planning, sometimes involving a trust, can help protect a surviving partner while preserving an intended inheritance for children. The right solution will depend on your circumstances.

If you have a blended family, have remarried or want to ensure your Will reflects your wishes, Ledbury Law can help.

To arrange an appointment, email [email protected] or call 01531 598998.

Online, home, evening and weekend appointments available.

www.LedburyLaw.co.uk

17/08/2026

Are you a victim or survivor of domestic violence? 🫂

📢 On 1 July 2026, the Government introduced new social housing waiting list rules for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

ℹ️ If you’re victim or survivor of domestic abuse and you want to move to a new local authority area; your time spent on the social housing list will be counted towards your application in the new area. Before 1 July 2026, you lost your place on the list if you moved to a new area.

To qualify, you need to:

✅ Give evidence of the domestic, sexual or gender-based abuse
✅ Meet all the social housing qualification criteria for the new local authority

🔎 You can contact your local authority for more information.