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Paying Inheritance Tax

For those dealing with someone’s estate after their death, the Inheritance Tax bill can come as a nasty shock. It needs to be paid before...
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Dementia Awareness Week

Dementia awareness week is about supporting people with dementia and raising awareness to make the UK a dementia-friendly place. Why is this so important? An...
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Dying Matters Awareness Week – Start the Conversation

This year’s theme on Dying Matters focuses on the workplace. We spend such a large part of our lives at work, we will all have...
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What is a Prenup?

A prenuptial agreement, or ‘prenup’, is a legal agreement between a couple signed before marriage. The purpose is to detail all pre-marital possessions, debts and...
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What is Contentious Probate?

The process of getting probate and administering an estate can be challenging even when matters are relatively simple. However, there are situations when disagreements arise...
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Can a Fraudster Really Steal a House? Property Fraud, How to Avoid it.

Can a fraudster really steal a house? A solid building, made of bricks and mortar, seems an unlikely target for thieves. For most of us...
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Everys Solicitors and Stokes Partners Merge!

Everys Solicitors LLP and Crewkerne-based Stokes Partners LLP have announced the merger of their two firms which took effect on Friday, 25th November 2022. The...
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Everys Announces Largest Round of Partner Appointments

Ten Partners Join the LLP Everys Solicitors have announced their largest-ever round of partner appointments and welcomed ten partners to the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)....
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How Often Should You Update Your Will?

Does your Last Will and Testament reflect your wishes? Since updating it, your circumstances may have changed. If so, this could cause stress and confusion...
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What Happens To My Pension When I Die?

It’s not the easiest topic to think about, but knowing exactly what will happen to your pension when you die is important for your peace...
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Why Make a Will?

Making a Will A will is a tool to set out what you would like to happen to your estate when you pass away. A...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) – What are they?

We often have the foresight to make a will - we consider what we would like to happen when we pass away and who we...
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Basic Guide on the Issues of Later Life Planning

Issues that might arise as part of later life planning from a legal point of view This basic guide is intended to give you an...
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Advice on Care Provision and Fees

Care provision and fees The UK's elderly care system is complex and there are different rules depending upon whether you live in England or Wales,...
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Deputy – Court of Protection

Court of Protection  The Court of Protection is a specialist Court established to deal with matters regarding people who lack the mental capacity to make...