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Can you write your own Will without a lawyer?

Posted2024-05-21 00:00

In her latest article for the firm, Wills & Tax Solicitor Lauren Smallwood outlines the issues that can arise from writing your own Will and gives her advice.

What happens if you haven't written a Will? Video Advice

Posted2024-04-02 00:00

In this video, Wills and Tax Expert Lauren Smallwood describes what intestacy is, how it works and the risks of not having a Will in place.

Top tips on applying for legal placements

Posted2022-01-26 00:00

Lauren Smallwood, Wills & Tax Solicitor at Frettens, provides her top tips for students looking to apply for legal placements and describes her own experience as a placement student.

Probate fees

Posted2019-09-27 00:00

Current application fees When a loved one passes away, one of the key steps in administering their estate is making an application for Probate. This application currently has a court fee as follows: ...

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