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18th October 2021
What is an LPA & why is it important?
1. What measures can be put in place if you fall ill, to ensure your wishes are followed? You can put in place a Health and Welfare Lasting…
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9th September 2021
Mind the Cap
Following Boris Johnson’s announcement on Social Care reform on Tuesday 7th September 2021 our Private Client team explains how the reforms will work in practice. Care reform is…
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12th August 2021
Top 10 myths about making a Will
1. “My common law husband/wife will inherit my Estate if I don’t have a Will” Contrary to what many believe, “Common law marriage” does not exist in England…
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26th July 2021
Mistakes to avoid when making a Will
As Solicitors, we too often see the difficulties faced by families when Wills are drafted incorrectly or worse, when they are not valid at all. Whilst nothing can…
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Wills and shared assets
Confusion often occurs with how jointly owned assets will be treated after the death of one party, with the assumption that the surviving partner will then take full…
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12th July 2021
Will Inheritance Tax be due on my family member’s Estate?
Sadly many of us will, at some point in our lives, experience the probate application process. Not only can that be a daunting prospect at a time when…
3rd June 2021
Leaving a Business in Your Will
For owners or shareholders, it's important to consider who will inherit your business shares or interests. Risks of not giving this your attention before death could result in…
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12th May 2021
Dying Matters Week
This week is Dying Matters Week, which is designed to raise awareness of death and the issues that surround it. Two key themes that the week seeks to…
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15th April 2021
Disputing a Will
Losing a loved one is difficult enough but what happens when you believe their will does not reflect their true wishes? The periods of lockdown during the COVID-19…
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24th March 2021
Kate Garraway & the legal protections we should all have in place
The documentary “Kate Garraway: Finding Derek” aired yesterday evening and highlighted the struggles TV presenter Kate has faced since her husband, Derek Draper, was admitted to hospital with…