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8 June 2020
In the first of our series of Lawyer lockdown diaries, Amy Taylor principal Solicitor from our Private Client team reviews what the 12 weeks of working in lockdown has meant to her and her clients. Read more
18 May 2020
When considering any form of later life planning making or updating a Will is something we advise all our clients to consider. In these unusual times private client lawyers have seen a rise in Will instructions, it is very likely that while in stable times it is a ‘job’ that is low on the ‘to do’ list, illness or change of circumstances has brought the topic back to the forefront of our minds. Read more
11 May 2020
Today is the start of Dying Matters Awareness Week and the aim is to raise awareness of the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement. Read more
6 April 2020
In this article, Donna Taylor provides an update from the Private Client team focusing on making a Will during Covid-19 and the changes to the application process to obtain a Grant of Probate. Read more
2 April 2020
During these uncertain times of Covid-19, many people are wondering how they can make a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney. Read more
29 March 2020
One of the major hurdles for private client practitioners during this unprecedented period is having to rely on legislation from 1837 when advising on the execution of Wills. Read more
12 February 2020
Contrary to common belief, cohabiting couples do not automatically have a right to inherit their partner’s estate if they pass away without leaving a Will. It is therefore essential for cohabiting couples to create a Will if they wish to benefit each other on death. Read more
16 April 2019
Many small business owners will be surprised to learn that technically, on the death of a sole trader, the business dies too; any assets that are owned by the sole trader are part of the estate of the deceased for which probate must be obtained. Read more
11 December 2018
Karen Bacon explains just a few of the tricky issues that probate presents that can mean It’s far from a DIY matter. Read more
25 July 2018
A: Even if your business is unlikely to continue in the event of your death, because it relies on your personal skills and expertise, chances are that you will still need Business Executors if you are still trading when you die. Read more