How an Estate Is Settled If There Is No Will: Intestate Succession in Barbados
A person who dies without leaving a Last Will and Testament is known as having died ‘intestate’. In Barbados, the deceased person’s estate would pass under the intestate succession rules outlined under the Barbados Succession Act, which provides for who would benefit under the estate and how the estate would be distributed accordingly. In this blog post, we share how an estate would be divided when a person dies without leaving a Will.
Selecting The Right Guardian for Your Minor Children
As a parent, your child’s future is something that will be of major significance to you. It's important to put legal planning in place for your minor children so that they can be cared for if you are not around. This can be done by appointing guardians to step in if something ever happens to you. In this article, we share some best practices to consider when appointing guardians.
Selecting the Right Executor for Your Last Will & Testament: Best Practices to Consider
Before you proceed with the process of getting your Will created, it’s important not to skip one important step in the will planning process. That is, to have careful consideration about who will be the Executor or Executors under your Will.
In this blog post, we share some best practices when selecting an Executor.
Wondering about what to expect at your Estate Planning Meeting? Here's a look into our process here at Law Office of Lyngeolle Morris
In this blog post, we share some insight into how we work with our clients. We value the time we have together because we know how important it is for you to put the necessary planning in place to protect your loved ones and leave behind a legacy you are truly proud of. Below, we share our step-by-step process from our initial engagement right up to the stage when you sign your documents and even after your documents have been finalised.
Will Planning: The Benefits of Having a Will and How to Get the Process Started
By legally documenting your wishes, you can provide your loved ones and trusted advisors with the clarity they need to properly organize and appropriate your assets. Putting a will in place can bring with it, a number of useful benefits. In this blog post, we will discuss how to get the will planning process started and some of the advantages of having your wishes documented in a will.
Estate Planning Essentials: How You Can Protect Your Assets & Your Loved Ones
Estate planning involves putting measures in place to manage, distribute or preserve the assets of an individual in the event of his or her incapacity or subsequent to his or her death. Estate planning allows you to be proactive about protecting your future and the future of your loved ones.
Overview of Mental Health Receivership in Barbados: Frequently Asked Questions
In this article, we share answers to some frequently asked questions about appointing a representative in Barbados for a person with a mental illness.
My Loved One Has Become Mentally Incapacitated: What Legal Steps Can I Take?
In this article, we look closely at the legal steps to take when a loved one has become mentally incapacitated. It may become important to appoint a representative to manage your loved one’s affairs depending on the stage of his or her mental illness. This is done through a court process in Barbados known as receivership.
Your Role as an Agent under a Power of Attorney
Who is the agent under a power of attorney and what is his or her duties and responsibilities once the power of attorney document has been signed? In this blog article, we go into detail about the scope of duties and ethical considerations that an agent should be aware of once his or her appointment has been made.
Power of Attorney – Do You Need to Put One In Place?
In this post, we discuss what a power of attorney is, the types of powers of attorney, instances where one may be required and other critical considerations to be taken into account.
The Anatomy of a Will
In this post, we will consider the Anatomy of a Last Will and Testament. If you are someone that has been thinking of getting your Will in place, this blog post will take you through the various sections of a typical Will and will aid you in getting organized so that you can have your Will completed.
The Conveyancing Process: An 8-point Checklist
To help you with understanding the conveyancing process in Barbados, here's an 8-Point Checklist providing details on the real estate transaction in Barbados.
Ten Estate Planning Terms You Should Know
Here are some important terms you should get acquainted with as you begin the process of thinking about your own estate plan.
3 Common Estate Planning Myths
In this blog post, we will uncover 3 common myths that cause people to talk themselves out of putting an estate plan in place and why you should not let them hold you back from finalizing your estate planning.
Preparing for Coronavirus: The #1 Legal Document Every Adult Needs to Have
Steps to Take When Losing a Loved One
In this blog post, we share some of the steps to take and documents to gather as you begin the process of managing the affairs of a loved one who has passed away.
Skills for the Future: Economic & Social Impact of the Creative Industries
It all begins with an idea.