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Probate Myths vs. Reality: Debunking Common Misconceptions

Posted on 19 October 202330 October 2023 by Sophie Lennon
Probate Myths vs. Reality: Debunking Common Misconceptions
Probate is often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions that...
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The Power of Planning: Understanding Trusts in Wills and Lifetime Trusts

Posted on 19 October 202330 October 2023 by Doris Raggatt
The Power of Planning: Understanding Trusts in Wills and Lifetime Trusts
Trusts can seem a daunting prospect to clients...
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What happens when a Business Owner suddenly dies

Posted on 17 October 202313 March 2025 by Jane Hunter
What happens when a Business Owner suddenly dies
When an individual dies, everything they owned at...
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A guide to Estate Administration

Posted on 16 October 202330 October 2023 by Samantha Kennedy
A guide to Estate Administration
When a loved one dies it can be...
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Celebrity Estates

Posted on 10 March 202130 January 2025 by Stephen Attree
Celebrity Estates
Jimi Hendrix Our first celebrity in our new...
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Dispute over George Michael’s Estate from former partner

Posted on 3 June 202125 May 2022 by Stephen Attree
Dispute over George Michael’s Estate from former partner
It has been more than five years since...
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What was in Princess Diana’s Will?

Posted on 16 June 202125 May 2022 by Stephen Attree
What was in Princess Diana’s Will?
Princess Diana died on 31st August 1997 in...
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Estate Planning: Managing your affairs in a Post-Covid world

Posted on 25 May 202125 May 2022 by Stephen Attree
Estate Planning: Managing your affairs in a Post-Covid world
Welcome to our series of blogs, addressing post-lockdown...
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FAQ – Lasting Powers of Attorney

Posted on 4 May 202111 July 2022 by Stephen Attree
FAQ – Lasting Powers of Attorney
Welcome to our series of blogs, addressing post-lockdown...
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Delays at the Probate Registry

Posted on 21 October 202026 May 2022 by Stephen Attree
Delays at the Probate Registry
Are delays at the Probate Registry all too...
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22 weeks later – Probate delays causing heartache and distress

Posted on 15 December 202026 May 2022 by Stephen Attree
22 weeks later – Probate delays causing heartache and distress
An article in The Sunday Times caught the...
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Forged Wills and Warring Siblings

Posted on 19 February 202126 May 2022 by Stephen Attree
Forged Wills and Warring Siblings
Unfortunately, when a family member or friend has...
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