Planning for the future - protecting your family and business
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3w ago
If you are a business owner the chances are that you will have poured a great deal of time, hard work and love into your business. You want to make sure that if something happened to you, your family and business would be properly looked after. It’s ..read more
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How to successfully pass on a family business in your Will
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3w ago
If you run a family business it is important to think about how you would like that business to move forward should you pass away unexpectedly.  It is both beneficial and a lot simpler than you may think to ensure that your business continues ..read more
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Can you afford not to have your Will professionally drafted?
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1M ago
We appreciate that there are more interesting things to spend your money on and that there seems to be a lot of affordable ways of making a Will . Perhaps you’ve bought a make-your-own package from your local shop, or had a family member help you ..read more
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What to do when someone dies - a guide
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1M ago
If you have just lost someone whether a friend or relative and you are wondering what the next steps are. This useful guide will take through the steps you need to consider and provide you with enough information to be able to carry out your ..read more
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What are the stages of probate?
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1M ago
Probate involves getting the court’s permission to carry out the wishes within someone's Will and settling the person’s estate. Probate is sometimes not required if the estate is small and in these two main scenarios: There was ..read more
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Why everybody should have a lasting power of attorney
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3M ago
Losing your mental capacity and your ability to make important decisions for yourself may not be pleasant to think about, but it is important that everyone plans for the unexpected and having a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is one of the ways you can ..read more
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What to do when somebody passes away
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3M ago
It is understandably a very emotional time when someone sadly passes away and you may feel like you have a million and one things to do. The first and most important thing to know is that there is no rush with any matters, you must take your time and ..read more
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The importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney
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4M ago
A Lasting Power of Attorney is an important document which will allow someone else to manage the affairs of someone who can’t do it themselves. It is particularly useful if a family member develops a condition such as Alzheimer’s or has an ..read more
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What happens after probate is granted?
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1y ago
After we have applied to the Probate Registry on your behalf, the grant of probate or letters of administration will then be issued. This will normally take a minimum of 16 weeks from the date the application is received by the Probate Registry. This ..read more
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Power of Attorney Act 2023 - improving access to lasting powers of attorney
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1y ago
A new bill, named the Powers of Attorney bill has just received royal assent on 19 th September 2023, initially brought before Parliament in June 2022. This new act is now named the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 and brings a number of changes to the ..read more
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