Julie Kong Legal Services Ltd

28/08/2026

If you couldn’t manage your affairs tomorrow, who would step in?

Your spouse? Your children? Your closest friend?

Unfortunately, being family does not come with an automatic legal permission slip. A Lasting Power of Attorney lets you choose who you trust before life makes the decision for you.

There are two types:

💷 Property and Financial Affairs
For bank accounts, bills, pensions, investments and property.

❤️ Health and Welfare
For decisions about medical treatment, care and where you should live if you cannot decide for yourself.

Think of an LPA as giving someone you trust a spare set of legal keys. You remain in control, but help is available if and when it is needed.

The important bit? You can only make an LPA while you have the mental capacity to do so. Once capacity has been lost, a more complicated and expensive Court of Protection application may be necessary.

A little planning now can save your family considerable difficulty later.

For friendly, straightforward advice about preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney, please contact Julie Kong Legal Services Ltd by private message.

Please share—someone you know may have been putting this off!

27/08/2026

Have you been meaning to make or update your Will?

A Will is one of the most important documents you can put in place. It allows you to decide who should benefit from your estate, who should deal with your affairs and, where appropriate, who you would wish to care for your children.

Without a valid Will, your estate will be distributed according to the intestacy rules—which may not reflect your wishes or provide for everyone you would have chosen.

You should also consider reviewing your existing Will following a significant change in your life, such as:

• Marriage or divorce
• The birth of a child or grandchild
• Buying or selling a property
• A change in your family or financial circumstances
• The death of an executor or beneficiary

I offer friendly, straightforward advice and prepare Wills tailored to your individual circumstances—giving you the reassurance that your wishes have been properly considered and clearly recorded.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Julie at Julie Kong Legal Services Ltd.

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

The power of a well drafted Pre Nuptial Agreement! Once an American solution for protecting wealth prior to marriage is now finding its own place in English law more & more!

Wife ‘hid prenup’ during £26 million divorce!

https://www.thetimes.com/money/tax/article/wife-hid-prenup-during-26-million-pound-divorce-n8j69386m

25/08/2026

Divorce is rarely just about completing the paperwork. There may also be important decisions to make about your home, finances, pensions and arrangements for your children.

I can provide clear, practical advice about:

• Starting or responding to divorce proceedings
• Dividing property, savings and pensions
• Negotiating a financial settlement
• Preparing a consent order where an agreement has been reached
• Applying to the court where matters cannot be resolved
• Arrangements for children following separation

It is important to remember that obtaining a divorce does not, by itself, make an agreement about your finances legally binding. Even where matters are amicable, a court-approved financial order may still be needed.

I understand that separation can be an emotional and uncertain time. My aim is to explain your options clearly, protect your position and help you move forward.

For a confidential discussion about your circumstances, please contact Julie Kong Legal Services Ltd by private message.

22/08/2026

When someone you love develops dementia, managing their finances and making important decisions can become increasingly difficult.

If they no longer have the mental capacity to make a Lasting Power of Attorney, it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a deputy.

I can help families with:

• Applications to appoint a financial deputy
• Advice about deputyship responsibilities
• Ongoing management of a person’s financial affairs
• Applications for specific decisions or authority
• Professional deputyship where appropriate

These situations can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are already coping with the emotional impact of a loved one’s diagnosis. I offer clear, compassionate and practical advice to help families understand their options and navigate the process.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Julie Kong Legal Services Ltd by private message.

08/06/2026

A recent newspaper article in The Times caught my attention.

A family whose parents had placed their home and investments into trusts to reduce inheritance tax and protect assets from care fees later found themselves facing around £40,000 in unexpected tax and legal costs.

Unfortunately, I regularly meet clients who have been told that putting their house into trust is the answer to care fees.

The reality is usually far more complicated.

A trust can be a valuable planning tool when used appropriately, but no arrangement should be entered into on the basis of marketing claims alone.

Independent legal advice at the outset is almost always cheaper than trying to undo a problem later.

If you are concerned about this matter, contact Julie for advice.

29/04/2026

I’m really pleased to share some exciting news.

After 6 years of working as a freelance solicitor, supporting clients across Doncaster and East Lincolnshire, I have now taken the next step and launched my own firm — Julie Kong Legal Services Ltd.

This is something I’ve been working towards for a long time. I’m incredibly proud of what has been built over the years, and grateful to all of the clients who have trusted me with their matters along the way.

While the structure of my business has changed, what hasn’t changed is the service I provide. I will continue to offer the same personal, practical and supportive approach that my clients know me for.

I look forward to continuing to support existing clients and welcoming new ones.

If you or someone you know needs legal advice, please feel free to get in touch.

Thank you again for your continued support.