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How will you fund care home fees?

It is estimated that one in five men and one in three women will need to enter a care home at some time in the future and many others will need help with everyday living in their own homes…

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The risks of DIY probate

It is entirely possible to apply for probate and deal with an estate without seeing a lawyer, but it’s not without risks…

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Declaration of Trust

If you are considering buying a property with someone else and are a co-habiting couple, co-habiting friends or relatives or maybe business partners, you may consider having a Declaration of Trust drawn up…

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Choosing an Executor of your Will

An executor is someone nominated by you in your will to distribute the assets of the deceased person to the beneficiaries. Your executor can be a family member or trusted friend or a legal professional. Above all they should be trustworthy and knowledgeable and someone that you feel comfortable entrusting your estate to…

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Can’t take it with you – highlighting the importance of making a will and taking advice

On Friday, the BBC aired the first of an interesting series called “Can’t take it with you”, looking at issues surrounding writing a will, such as leaving money to charity…

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