How can we help you plan for the future?

by Mark Riley, Founder & Managing Partner, MJR Solicitors

Sorting out life planning matters is something many people put off until the proverbial rainy day. While you might not want to think about preparing for later life, or what could happen if your health declines, it’s important to take action while you can. We never know what life has in store for us but failing to prepare for the cost of care, becoming incapacitated without a Power of Attorney in place or dying without a Will could result in extra stress for you and your loved ones at an already difficult time. While some people may take the DIY route to life planning, going it alone can be fraught with problems. Get the documentation wrong or fail to understand the more complex aspects of what you’re doing, and you may run into problems in the future. Without the right guidance, you may find you don’t make the most of your assets or they won’t end up in the right hands.

Consulting a good solicitor is a sensible way to give you and your family peace of mind that your affairs are in order. We can ensure that any paperwork is completed properly and give you detailed, professional advice on a wide range of issues. This includes:

Making a Will You want to know that your loved ones will be taken care of after you pass. While you might be tempted by a DIY Will, making mistakes in your Will or dying intestate may mean your assets don’t go where you want them to. And with the number of inheritance disputes rising every year, overlooking mistakes could leave your assets at the centre of a family feud. We will help to minimise potential issues and ensure your family are well provided for.

Inheritance Tax Planning

With so many ongoing changes, it can be hard to keep up with what’s happening on the Inheritance Tax front. Consulting a legal professional gives you the best chance of mitigating your Inheritance Tax liability and having the latest, expert advice on which to base your financial decisions.

Paying for care in later life

The social care crisis has left many wondering how they will afford care fees should they need assistance in older age. While a lot of people assume they will have to sell their home to pay for care, it’s not always the case. We will be able to explain all the funding options available to you, so that you are able to make more informed decisions and feel less worried about being able to afford any support you may need in later life.

Lasting Power of Attorney

None of us know what will happen in the future, so it’s wise to plan for most eventualities. Should you lose the mental capacity to make your own financial, health and welfare decisions, you want them to be in the hands of people you trust.

Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney means you can declare who has the authority to act on your behalf, and spares your loved ones from having to go through a stressful legal process to acquire the necessary authority after the fact.

Setting up a trust

A trust is a good way to safeguard your assets and ensure your family are well taken care of for the future. There are a number of reasons why you might want to set up a trust, from protecting assets and gifting money, to paying care fees or providing managed funds to someone vulnerable. We can guide you through your options and process of setting up, managing and terminating trusts as needed.

Book your free 30-minute consultation with us today to discuss the best options for you.

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The prospect of getting to grips with life planning can seem daunting, but with expert guidance and advice, you’ll be better equipped to make the most of your assets and take the right decisions for you and your family.

At MJR we can provide a full range of future life planning services including Wills, Trusts, LPA’s and Inheritance Tax Planning to help protect both you and your family’s future.

Local History By Sylvia Endacott

Around many seaside resorts it was possible to holiday or live in a discarded railway carriage. In a 1917 Homeland Guide, reference was made to railway carriages based in Felpham. The report commented that it was also possible for owners to keep a dinghy beneath their carriage as the area was liable to flood.

Many of the railway carriages were erected from 1919 by a Mr A. Jenkins, and also a local building company called Seymour’s who towed the carriages into position. Some were purchased at this time for £500. Mr Archibald Spencer purchased one such carriage in 1920 and named it Merry Moments, to reflect the mood of his visits to the area. To the right of this picture, we can see Sea Road. This corner of Felpham has always been popular with visitors to the area.

The modern visitor can hire a beach hut in Felpham, as opposed to a railway carriage. One of the railway carriages in Felpham was for sale for £165,000, in the recent past, which featured three bedrooms, two receptions and one bathroom. Yes –it had been extended with numerous rooms added to the original railway carriage. A pair of carriages in Middleton that had been built in 1901 for King Edward VII were used as a picnic saloon. It was then used as a mobile hospital in WW1, and another used by Field Marshall Haig during the war. We have so many historical memories in our area.

ARUN & CHICHESTER (AIR) ENTHUSIASTS SOCIETY

AirACES www.airaces.org.uk

Patrons – Sqn Ldr Richard (Dick) Kharegat RAF (Retd) – ex Vulcan, Victor, B52 Pilot Wg Cdr Robert (Bob) Prothero MRAeS, MIMgt, RAF (Retd) – ex Victor Pilot

Monday 26 JUNE 2023 - 1900 for 1930 hrs

‘Chaos and Comedy: A Summer on the Somme, with No.11 Squadron, Royal Flying Corp’ presented by Ms Jill Bush

“If it goes on like now,” wrote Major Hugh Trenchard, in the summer of 1916 on the Somme, “God help us when we get the Huns on the run”.

May to September 1916, the first phase of the infamous battle of the Somme, was a key period for the development of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC).

The admiralty of the skies was in their hands for a few short but significant months, and this talk by Jill Bush, will focus on the desperate attempts of No 11 Squadron to battle not just the enemy, but machines which often fell apart, and a supply chain that was woefully inadequate.

AirACES is an aviation talk society, providing its members with regular talks, given by experts in many different fields related to the world of aviation. The talks are held at the Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Road, Chichester 7pm for 7.30 start. Members £5, visitors £7 and under 16s FREE. Doors open at 6.45pm no pre-booking, no reserved seating For further information about AirACES, please see www.airaces.org.uk, or call David Batcock on 01243 823007.