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Why it is important to get at least a little professional advice when someone dies – it can have massive repercussions if you don’t do that!
At A R K Lasting Powers & Wills we offer free initial advice after the loss of a loved one.…
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Do you know what would happen if you died without making a Will?
If you are married or in a civil partnership, do you assume that everything would automatically pass to your spouse…
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‘Free’ Wills may not turn out to be free at all!
When we see this offer advertised, our hearts sink (unless there is a charitable reason). Will writing is our core…
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Will Trusts – how to protect a disabled or vulnerable person in a Will
Do you have someone in your family who you consider to be vulnerable? Someone who, for various reasons, may struggle…
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How charitable gifts in a Will can reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax that has to be paid
There are many reasons why the making of a Will is delayed, and it can feel like a dauntingprospect even…
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That ‘7- year’ thing – what does it actually mean?
Most people have vaguely heard that if you make large gifts, you then need to live 7 years. Sometimes that…
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What we can do for you after the loss of a family member… Help and support when you
need it most…When someone passes away it is always an extremely difficult and emotional time. Dealing with the obvious grief is one…
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What are Lasting Powers of Attorney and why you should make them sooner rather than later…
If you’ve never heard of a Lasting Power of Attorney (or LPA), you’re not alone. Or you may be familiar…
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New Year – New You?!?
Isn’t that a phrase you hear a lot at this time of year! Many people’s first reaction when they hear…
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Animals are important too…
There are lots of ads on TV and in the press telling us how we can make sure pets are…