Sean Boucher

Sean Boucher, Director in the Lifetime Planning team at JCP Solicitors, explains how the Government’s potential changes to inheritance tax could impact farmers. In October 2024, it was revealed that the Government may have plans to increase the...

As the appointed NFU Panel firm for South Wales since 2008, JCP Solicitors has a proud history of supporting the agricultural sector by providing expert legal advice on all areas of rural law. Through our panel membership with the NFU, we are delighted to...

Carmarthen-based Sean Boucher , Director and Head of Lifetime Planning - West Wales at JCP Solicitors, has been appointed as a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) - becoming one of West Wales’ few...

"Our family farm has passed through several generations and I would like to protect it for future generations. Would drafting a Will help me achieve this?” Having a correctly drafted Will can provide peace of mind in ensuring your farm passes...

JCP Solicitors is pleased to appoint Sean Boucher, from its Carmarthen office, as a Director and Head of the West Wales Lifetime Planning team. The promotion is one of four across the business, unfolding to support JCP’s continued expansion. A...

In our Ask The Legal Expert column we get the latest specialist advice from the Lifetime Planning team at JCP Solicitors. Sean Boucher, an Associate Solicitor and expert in Wills and Probate, tackles a question about DIY...

"We have just welcomed a grandchild into the family and we are keen to make Wills, to ensure everyone is taken care of if something were to happen. Will a Will get processed now, in light of the current crisis?" It is important to make a Will,...

I made a Will some years ago, bequeathing my estate to my daughter. However, in recent years I have received a lot of support from a small, local charity and I would like to leave a healthy sum to them. Must I go through the Will-making process again? It...

I run an online business, I keep personal and private documents and family photos in the cloud, I own some domain names and I bank online. Some of these accounts may fall by the wayside when I die, but my children will need to access others after my death....

My wife and I are making Wills and we plan to give some money to the children now, before they inherit, to help them set up home. We’re nervous about tussling with the tax man, or causing problems for our children. What rules do we need to abide by? ...

I have children and step children and a small property to leave, so I’m aware I need to make a Will. My family and I have discussed my wishes and I don’t expect conflicts to arise after my death. Do I need to make a formal Will or can I just...

My mother’s memory is deteriorating swiftly, but she is fiercely independent and has never consented to my sister and I taking responsibility for her affairs. We fear we have left this too late, and we worry her finances will become a mess. What can...

My husband and I are thinking about making Wills, naming potential guardians for our young daughter. How do we get the detail right? The sudden loss of parents brings legal complexities that can be hard for grieving children to cope with. So, you are wise...

Sean Boucher , an Associate Solicitor in our Lifetime Planning team tackles an issue around putting your home in a trust. I have been approached by a wealth management firm who say they can help me prevent my home being sold to fund long-term care,...

On Wednesday, George Osborne made his eighth budget as chancellor. The budget again was a favourable one for savers and introduced changes to savings rules, Capital Gains, Income Tax and confirmed the new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) regime for second homes,...

This years‘ remember a charity in your Will’ week takes place between 7 – 13 September. The purpose of the week is to help promote charitable giving in Wills. Charities rely heavily on these donations, with many estimating that between 20%...