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Do newlyweds need Powers of Attorney?

You’re getting married, there’s a lot to think about so you are probably not giving too much time or consideration to the need for a Will or making a Power of Attorney – but you should! As you journey through life together time will pass very quickly, circumstances change and then, before you know […]

Life events that might affect a Will

Unfortunately, we never truly know what lies around the corner. One thing that is guaranteed in this life is that creating a Will will be required at some point. While preparing for your passing isn’t the most pleasant of topics, it is so important to plan ahead and know when your Will needs to be […]

Changing or creating a will after death

Did you know that it was possible to change or create a person’s will after they have died? It may seem a bit strange at first thought but the provision does make perfect sense in certain circumstances – but any change must be completed within two years of the death. Will making is one of […]

Keeping your Will safe – use secure document storage

Making a Will is one thing – an extremely important thing – but it counts for nothing if you don’t keep it somewhere safe and in a place where it can be easily accessed by your executors after you are gone. The whole purpose of making a Will is that your final wishes are recognised […]

Marking 20 successful years with a timely reminder

We have just celebrated our 20th anniversary. No, we can’t believe it, either! Where does the time go? During those 20 years we have provided help, advice and support to a countless number of clients in putting their affairs in order – and we would like to impress upon YOU the need to do […]

What to do when someone dies

It’s tough enough when you lose a loved one without having to sit down and research all the things that need to be done, so here is a simple guide to what happens, and to the practical steps you’ll need to take…. When someone dies, whether at home or in a hospital or nursing home, […]

D.I.V.O.R.C.E could spell trouble for your Will!

As the glitter of the Christmas celebrations starts to fade, and the realities of January start to sink in, sadly for some couples thoughts can turn to divorce. More than 40,000 people are expected to put ‘divorce’ into their search engines this month, with the first Monday of the New Year known in legal circles […]

What happens if someone dies and they don’t have a Will?

If you don’t make a Will before you die, your money, property and possessions will be shared out according to the law instead of your wishes. This can mean they pass to someone you hadn’t intended to benefit – or that someone you want to pass things on to ends up with nothing. And yet […]

Remember to plan for a forgetful future

Now, where did you leave those keys? Why did you need to call whatshisname? And what DID you go upstairs to look for? As we get older, these sort of questions can become part of every-day life (where did I leave my coffee?). Often, it’s annoying, but when push comes to shove, it doesn’t really […]

Why making a will is good for business

It’s good business to make sure your affairs are in order in the event of the unexpected – by making a will. But if you are a company director, shareholder, sole trader, working full time or part time, in a partnership or self-employed, have you thought about what would happen to your business in the […]

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