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Welcome to the Edwin Ross website. We are a small practice concentrating on the needs of accountants, dentists, SME business owners as well as commercial property and trust work. You may find one of the articles below of interest, or click on the "Our Services" link above to get more details of the specific services we offer.
With a background in larger law firms in and around the north west we offer over 30 years of legal experience upon which to draw.
Articles
One of the defences against repossession of a house, where a secured debt or mortgage is not repaid, has been where the partner taking out the loan brought "undue influence" to bear on the other partner.
Being a trustee isn't just for professionals or people "minding the family assets". It is common for people from all walks of life to become trustees of local charities, schools and the like.
For a will to be valid, it must meet three criteria in relation to the person making the will: They must understand the effect of the will; They must understand and recollect the extent of the property which is the subject of the will and they must understand the nature and extent of the claims of those benefiting from and excluded from the will.
Many people, as they grow older, worry about where they will live if they are no longer able to manage in their own home. For some, the need will arise for nursing home or residential care.
An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that you can use to appoint someone you trust to handle your financial affairs, during your lifetime. The person authorised to do this is called the "attorney" and the person making the EPA is called the "donor".
