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A piece of paper with a person's face shape cut out, covered in rocks; our wills and LPAs solicitors discuss the increase in dementia sufferers.

The Increase in Dementia Sufferers, and Why It Is Imperative to Have a Lasting Power of Attorney 

Posted on 10th August 2024 
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A laptop, notepad and pen with a cup of coffee on a desk; our Probate Solicitors in Preston discuss the 7 year inheritance tax rule and things to watch out for.

What is the seven year inheritance tax rule? 

Posted on 18th July 2024 
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"Power of Attorney" written on an envelope with a pen resting on top; our Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Preston discuss future use of LPAs.

Can I use my LPA in the future? 

Posted on 15th June 2024 
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A black, small safe; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss safe storage of your Will after signature of the final document.

Can A Solicitor Store My Last Will And Testament? 

Posted on 12th June 2024 
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A person using a grey calculator to calculate a sum; our Probate Solicitors in Lancaster discuss estate expenses, and what can be claimed in an estate.

What Expenses Can an Executor of an Estate Claim? 

Posted on 10th June 2024 
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An older person smiling into the camera and holding a cup of tea; our Deputyship Solicitors in Preston discuss Deputyship Orders, what they are, and when they can be needed.

What is a Deputyship Order and when will it be required? 

Posted on 7th June 2024 
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A pile of money, including a £5 note, a £1 coin, a 50p piece, a 20p piece, and a 1p piece; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss Money Laundering in the world of Conveyancing and the checks we carry out to assist with preventing this.

What Money Laundering checks do Conveyancers carry out? 

Posted on 6th June 2024 
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A couple, holding a plastic house model in their hands; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Lytham discuss property ownership when two or more people are buying a house.

Transferring your Property into Joint Names: Cohabitation and Joint Property Ownership 

Posted on 5th June 2024 
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Paper cut-outs of people on different houses, representing different families and dynamics within those; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss making a Will and including substitute provisions and why this is important.

The right fall-back provisions to include in your Will 

Posted on 4th June 2024 
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A yellow pen resting on a blue background; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss how to sign a Will correctly to ensure it's legal.

How to Sign your Will Correctly 

Posted on 3rd June 2024 
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Three front doors, side by side, one red, one light blue, and one dark blue; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss shared ownership properties.

What are Shared Ownership Properties? 

Posted on 31st May 2024 
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A derelict stone house in the countryside, with a stone wall and trees, set against a background of hills; our Probate Solicitors in Preston discuss inheriting property in a Will and the sale of property inherited.

Can I Sell An Inherited Property? 

Posted on 25th May 2024 
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A sihloutte of an elderly couple walking, one with a cane, and the other holding an umbrella; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss Will arrangements for Stepchildren.

Can I inherit my step-parent’s estate? 

Posted on 24th May 2024 
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Two white cats, with a grey poodle-type dog, and a corgi, all sat together; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss gifts in Wills to charity, such as the RSPCA.

Gifts to Charity in Wills: Royal Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Preston 

Posted on 21st May 2024 
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A younger person reading through a document with an older person, with the older person getting ready to sign; our Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Preston discuss the role of a Certificate Provider in LPAs.

Understanding the Role of a Certificate Provider in Lasting Powers of Attorney 

Posted on 20th May 2024 
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"Power of Attorney" written on a piece of paper, with a pencil pointing to it; our Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Preston discuss how many attorneys you can appoint when making LPAs.

How Many Attorneys Can I Appoint In My Lasting Power Of Attorney? 

Posted on 16th May 2024 
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A calculator, and some miscellaneous calculations written on paper; our Probate Solicitors in Preston discuss Probate property insurance and why it's required.

Do I Need To Insure My Deceased Parent’s Home? 

Posted on 12th May 2024 
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A bunch of forget-me-not flowers, the symbol of dementia; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss Dementia Action Week 2024.

Dementia Action Week 2024 

Posted on 11th May 2024 
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The Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation Logo; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss the new changes to the protocol forms under the CQS scheme.

New Updates to the Conveyancing 'Protocol' Forms, and how these changes will affect your property sale! 

Posted on 10th May 2024 
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A large tree, with roots and branches spreading across the woods; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss Tree Preservation Orders and their importance in property purchases.

Understanding Tree Preservation Orders and Their Importance in Property Purchases 

Posted on 9th May 2024 
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A piece of rope with 5 locks of varying sizes secured on; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss restrictive and positive covenants, how they are different, and why they could matter to you.

Understanding Positive and Restrictive Covenants in Conveyancing 

Posted on 8th May 2024 
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A calendar showing a date circled in red, being 25th; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss property completion dates in the world of sales and purchases.

Things To Consider When Agreeing A Completion Date For A Property Transaction 

Posted on 14th April 2024 
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"Estate Planning" written on a notepad, in bold, black lettering; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss charitable gift-giving in Wills and how this can be used for estate planning.

Do I have to leave a charitable donation in my Will? 

Posted on 12th April 2024 
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A person holding a child on their lap, with a hand-drawn heart drawing in their hands; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss the importance of a Will.

Why is it important to have a Will? 

Posted on 11th April 2024 
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A couple with their hands placed over each other; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss making a Will and how to help prevent it being contested.

How do I prevent my Will from being contested? 

Posted on 10th April 2024 
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"Registration" written on a blue, neon sign; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss original property deeds and the storage of these following digital registration.

Do I need to keep my property Deeds? 

Posted on 1st April 2024 
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"Last Will and Testament" typed on a type-writer; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss who you can and should consider appointing as your executors in your Will.

Who should you appoint as executor of your Will? 

Posted on 28th March 2024 
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A person with dark hair, wearing gold earrings, staring at a piggy bank, which is orange and has blue flowers on; our Probate Solicitors in Preston discuss Probate distribution timescales.

How soon after Probate is granted can an estate be distributed? 

Posted on 24th March 2024 
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A big red question mark against a white background; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston answer common legal questions they receive when acting in the sale of property.

Common Legal Questions: Selling a Property 

Posted on 23rd March 2024 
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"Make a Will" written on a notebook, with a pen to the side, next to a potted cactus; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss when a Will becomes a public document.

Is my Will private, and should I give anyone else a copy? 

Posted on 22nd March 2024 
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Part of a contract, with a signature at the bottom, and two people shaking hands to agree the terms; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss exchange of contracts and completion in Conveyancing.

What are Exchange and Completion in the Conveyancing Process? 

Posted on 21st March 2024 
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What is a leasehold property? 

Posted on 18th March 2024 
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A couple, one wearing a blue shirt and one wearing a yellow jumper; our Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Preston discuss spouses and LPAs.

Do spouses automatically have power of attorney? 

Posted on 17th March 2024 
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Paper cut outs of people on paper house cut outs; our Probate Solicitors in Preston are able to assist with estate administration.

What is an Inheritance Act Claim? 

Posted on 16th March 2024 
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The roof of a house, with the wooden beams, and without the completed roof materials in place; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss new build properties, and the pros and cons of purchasing a new home.

New Build Properties: What are the pros and cons of buying a new house? 

Posted on 15th March 2024 
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A stamp in red ink saying "Certified"; our Solicitors in Preston discuss the costs of certification.

Where can I get documents certified? 

Posted on 14th March 2024 
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Solar panels on the roof of a house; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss six things to consider when buying property with solar panels.

Six things to consider when buying a property with solar panels 

Posted on 13th March 2024 
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"Conveyancer" in scrabble tiles; our

What are adopted and unadopted roads in Conveyancing? 

Posted on 12th March 2024 
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"Power of Attorney" written on the top of a legal document, with a pencil pointing to the title; our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in Preston discuss LPAs and who signs the final documents.

Who Signs A Lasting Power Of Attorney? 

Posted on 11th March 2024 
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'Caveat Emptor'; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss buyer beware and how this can impact your Conveyancing matter.

‘Buyer Beware!’ 

Posted on 10th March 2024 
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The word 'Lost' typed out hundreds of times to form the word 'Found'; our Probate Solicitors in Preston discuss a missing Will, and how you can locate one after your loved one has died.

Why it is important to find a missing Will when your loved one has died 

Posted on 10th March 2024 
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A small cut out house, with a for sale tag tied on; our Conveyancing Solicitors in Preston discuss different methods of selling property and which one may be suited to you.

Choosing the Best Method to Sell Your Property: Auction, Open Market, and Private Sales 

Posted on 9th March 2024 
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"Power of Attorney" document with a pencil pointing to the title; our Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Preston discuss storage of LPAs and how to get a copy.

Where should I store my Lasting Powers of Attorney, and How do I obtain a copy LPA if the original is lost? 

Posted on 9th March 2024 
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Paper cut-outs of people, placed on top of cut outs of different houses; our Probate Solicitors in Preston discuss the intestacy rules and how we can assist with your loved one's estate.

How will my estate pass if I do not have a Will? 

Posted on 7th March 2024 
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A person working at a dual computer screen desk, with a business phone, stationary, paperwork and a coffee mug; our Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors discuss Business LPAs and why they are useful.

Do I need Lasting Powers of Attorney for my Business? 

Posted on 3rd March 2024 
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"Change ->" written in the sky in clouds; our Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Preston discuss LPAs and their revocation.

Can I change my Lasting Power of Attorney if I fall out with my Attorneys? 

Posted on 29th February 2024 
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A white question mark against a yellow background; our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss whether Probate is required for pension lump sums after a loved one's death.

Do Pension Lump sums fall into a person’s estate? 

Posted on 27th February 2024 
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Two cars, one blue has driven into the back of the black car; our No Win No fee solicitors in Preston discuss the use of expert's reports in Road Traffic Accidents.

Engineer's Reports in Road Traffic Accident 

Posted on 26th February 2024 
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