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Why use your trusted local solicitor?

April 04, 2019
When you require high quality legal advice – for example when you are making your will – there are many good reasons why you should consider instructing your local solicitor. Local Solicitors are part of the community and know the area and its people well.  They are able t
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Maximising Productivity

April 04, 2019
With Brexit looming there may never have been a time when the UK’s productivity is more important. Malingering, “the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated symptoms, motivated by external incentives such as avoiding work…” whilst still receiving a salary, is a problem
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Technology & Divorce

April 04, 2019
Technology is something which we often turn to first when there is a change in our lives. Most of us will be accustomed to logging on the internet to quickly check a query or to learn more about a subject of interest. Sometimes that initial search sign posts us onto the next stage and
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Probate fees are set to increase

April 04, 2019
The government is again set to press ahead with plans to significantly increase probate fees which will affect many bereaved families when dealing with the administration of an estate of a deceased. At present a flat fee of £155, if you are applying through a solicitor, or £215 for in
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Nothing so constant as change

April 04, 2019
By the time you are reading this article another series of steps may have been taken by Parliament trying to frustrate the government’s Brexit deal. Whether you voted to remain or leave the only thing we can be sure of is an uncertain future in 2019. Whether or not we will Brexit in M
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Business Lasting Powers of Attorney

December 19, 2018
It is important for all business owners, whether they are sole traders, partners or company directors to consider how their incapacity (even if only temporary) would have a significant impact on their business. For example, third parties could not be paid, stock could not be purchased
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Debt Recovery

December 19, 2018
Debt Recovery can be a legal issue for individuals and businesses to fear.  A common question I get from clients asking me for advice on pursuing a debt is how much will it cost to instruct a solicitor? The reality is that the legal costs of pursuing a debtor depends on how the debt h
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Planning Ahead

December 19, 2018
As we head towards Christmas, making a Will or putting in place a power of attorney is probably not on our list of priorities, but, maybe it should! As thoughts then turn to the New Year and resolutions, why don’t you make it your resolution to put your financial affairs in order by m
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Taking on the role of an Executor and/or Trustee

December 19, 2018
Taking on the role of an executor and/or trustee is a fiduciary position. This means in accepting the role you agree to carry out your duties in accordance with the law and other fiduciary duties. It is crucial that when accepting the role you are aware of these duties to ensure that
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Lifetime Gifts: 14 year Inheritance Tax Rule

October 15, 2018
For those people who are likely to have an Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability on their death the possibility is that they are already using lifetime gifting as a means of mitigating IHT.   Most people are aware of the 7 year rule where lifetime gifts are concerned but many people are una
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Good legal advice can make a big difference

October 03, 2018
The business you start could be the next big multinational corporation. Perhaps instead you will establish a modestly sized family business that will endure many generations and serve your local community for many years. While starting a new business can be exciting and lucrative, it
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The Residence Nil Rate Band

October 03, 2018
The Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) came into effect in 2017 and it is an additional inheritance tax allowance for deaths occurring after 6th April 2017. In order to qualify you must own a property or a share in a property which you have lived in at some stage that you leave to your di
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