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Late Footballer Jlloyd Samuel Left No Will

The Late Premier League footballer, Jlloyd Samuel’s Probate documents have revealed that his £443,000 estate was only worth just over £120,000 after his debts and affairs were settled.   Samuel died leaving a Widow and three children, but no Will. The ex-Bolton player, 37, was killed instantly after a vehicle collision resulted in his Range…

Keeping Your Will Safe

You may have seen the recent articles in the Financial Times and Love Money, confirming that Lloyds Banking Group failed to return the Wills of around 9,000 deceased customers that had stored Wills with Lloyds as part of their ‘safe custody’ service, which was offered by the bank until 2011.   Lloyds Banking Group have…

Free Wills Month – Calendar

As part of our desire to help local businesses and charitable organisations, we regularly participate in ‘Free Wills Month’ promotions throughout the year. By signing up for a Will during Free Wills Month, you get to have a simple single or mirror Will for yourself and/or your partner at no cost. All we ask is…

‘Claudia’s Law’ – Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017: Legal Update

What is ‘Claudia’s Law’? Named after Claudia Lawrence who went missing in 2009, the new regulations came into effect on the 31st of August 2019, following an extensive campaign for change that was backed by Claudia’s father, Peter Lawrence OBE, the charity Missing People and other families affected. Previously, there were no provisions in place…

Inheritance Tax Proposal

When it comes to Wills and Estate Planning, many people are concerned about Inheritance Tax. Not only regarding the amount that might need to be paid on their estate, but also the complexity of the process in general.   Proposals for a revamp of the Inheritance Tax system has suggested that the rules regarding Tax…

The Digital World: Part Three – Death and the Digital World

ARTICLE BY CHARLOTTE BANDAWE Upon your death, your Digital Executors who are appointed under the terms of your Will are authorised to access your social media and online accounts. They will carry out your specific instructions to: Memorialise an account Delete an account Deactivate an account Save all the data and hand it over to…

Pet Legacies – Providing For Your Pet After Your Death

Pet Legacies. Have you thought about what would happen to your pet in the event it outlived you?. Read our article to learn about Pet Legacies:

Family protection trusts. What are they and are they right for me?

You may have heard through friends of an amazing scheme of giving away your home so that you won’t have to pay care home fees. It seems too good to be true, but you think well if they have done it why shouldn’t we?

Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)

SFE is a national organisation for Lawyers (Solicitors, Barristers and Chartered Legal Executives) who specialise in providing legal advice for older or vulnerable people. Read more here.