With Power Comes Responsibility: Mazzoleni v Summerhill
John Rimmer’s summary of how the exercise of a power held in a fiduciary capacity can be open to challenge in court has just been published.
Obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration in the Isle of Man
When someone dies, any property they own at the date of their death forms their "estate". An estate may consist of real estate, personal...
Making a Will in the Isle of Man
If you own anything of value and have not made a will before you die, you risk not providing for those whom you would wish to benefit. If...
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Who looks after the affairs of a person suffering from mental incapacity? Lasting powers of attorney were introduced in England and Wales...
Enduring Powers of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document under which a person (the "donor") gives another person (the "attorney") authority to act on the...
Registering an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)
Those alert enough to prepare for events leading to their own mental incapacity will often have granted an EPA: a power of attorney that...
Receivership: Taking Care of the Affairs of a Mentally Disabled Individual
For a person struggling with memory or comprehension, owing to a mental condition, it is vital for someone to administer their affairs....