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Paper cut outs of families, shown on diffferent paper houses, representing different types of families | Our Wills Solicitors in Preston discuss Wills and cohabitees, and why thiese are important.

Future Planning: Why Cohabitees Should Prioritise Wills 

Posted on 11th November 2024 
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A couple, holding a model house on their palms. The couple are smiling at each other | Our Conveyancing Solicitors in Lancaster discuss property co-ownership and the options available to prospective buyers.

Co-Ownership 

Posted on 9th November 2024 
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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 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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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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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 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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"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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A business meeting, with people discussing legal documents; our Business Wills Solicitors are here to help with the preparation of your Will to protect your business after your death.

What is a Business Will and Do I Need One? 

Posted on 30th March 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 dictionary with the word "divorce" shown, with two wedding bands on top; our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster discuss how divorce impacts a Will.

Getting Divorced? Make Sure That You Review Your Will 

Posted on 24th 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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"My Last Will and Testament" written on a type writer; our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster discuss verbal Wills and whether these are effective.

Can I make a verbal will? 

Posted on 18th March 2024 
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Two gold wedding bands resting on top of a book; our Wills Solicitors in Longridge discuss Wills and how marriage or Civil partnership formation impacts these.

Does getting married make my Will invalid? 

Posted on 16th March 2024 
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The shilouette of a child running through a field, holding a kite; our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster discuss guardianship in Wills and why it is important.

Can I Appoint A Legal Guardian For My Children In Case I Die? 

Posted on 14th March 2024 
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An older person, standing in a kitchen, holding a mug of drink and smiling at the camera; our Solicitors for the Elderly accredited Solicitor, Naomi Pinder, discusses care fees and future planning.

Care Fees, Home Ownership, and Funding Care for your Loved One 

Posted on 2nd March 2024 
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The Association of Lifetime Lawyers Logo, previously Solicitors For The Elderly; our Naomi Pinder is the ALL member at MG Legal.

Solicitors for the Elderly: A New Era as the Association of Lifetime Lawyers 

Posted on 1st March 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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"My Last Will and Testament" written on a typewriter; our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster discuss sideways disinheritance and why it is important to make a Will.

What is Sideways Disinheritance, and how can it be prevented? 

Posted on 26th January 2024 
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A notepad with "Make a Will" written on, next to a pen and a cactus; our Wills Solicitors in Lytham discuss whether a person who owns property needs a Will.

Do I need a Will if I own property? 

Posted on 24th January 2024 
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An outline of a couple, one holding an umbrella, and the other holding a walking stick, painted onto a Wall; our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster discuss mirror Wills, how much they cost, and how our team can help to prepare them.

What Are Mirror Wills? 

Posted on 22nd January 2024 
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A document called a "Cohabitation Agreement" with a pen and glasses resting on top. Speak to our Solicitors in Lancaster today about protecting your partner on cohabitation.

What is common-law marriage? 

Posted on 20th December 2023 
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"Make a Will" written on a small notebook, against a table, with a cactus and a pen; our Wills Solicitors can assist you with the preparation of your Will all for an affordable fixed-fee.

What is the process of drafting a Will? 

Posted on 14th December 2023 
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"FEES" written in red on a black background; our local solicitors can assist with your legal matter. Whether it's Conveyancing, Wills, Probate, LPAs, or No Win No Fee injury compensation claims, our solicitors can help.

Solicitor's Fees - What to expect. 

Posted on 14th December 2023 
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A type writer, typing out "My Last Will and Testament"; our Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Lytham can assist with the preparation of your Will and LPAs.

What is more important: a Will or Lasting Powers of Attorney? 

Posted on 13th December 2023 
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A silhouette of two people, one with a cane, and one holding an umbrella, painted onto a wall; our Wills Solicitors in Lytham discuss care fees in the North West.

Navigating Care Fee Costs in the Northwest: The Role of Will Trusts and Wills Solicitors in Lytham 

Posted on 21st November 2023 
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A notepad with "Estate Planning" written on, with other desk items around; our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster discuss inheritance tax planning by gifting property.

Making a Gift of Your House to Your Children: Understanding the Risks, Pitfalls, and Inheritance Tax Implications from our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster 

Posted on 21st November 2023 
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A document, stating "Last Will and Testament", with a pen resting on top. Our Wills Solicitors in Lytham can help you prepare a legally valid Will from £175 plus VAT.

Our Solicitors for Wills and Powers of Attorney in Lytham, give 10 facts about Wills, you may or may not be aware of. 

Posted on 13th November 2023 
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Annie, our Hope Jordan's dog, on a summer walk; our Wills Solicitors discuss making provisions for pets in your Will.

Can I leave money to my pet in my Will? 

Posted on 13th November 2023 
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"Last Will and Testament" on a typewriter; our Wills Solicittors in Lytham discuss issues with Wills.

What is My Duty as an Executor: Understanding Your Legal Responsibilities 

Posted on 10th November 2023 
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DIY in scrabble tiles, surrounded by stationery; our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster discuss the risks of DIY Wills.

The Risks of DIY Wills: Why our Wills Solicitors in Lancaster Support Professional Preparation of Wills 

Posted on 9th November 2023 
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A storage facility; our Wills and Probate Solicitors discuss storing your original Will and how to find a Will when your loved one has died.

How do I locate someone’s Will after they have died? 

Posted on 6th November 2023 
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A piggy bank in front of a clock: Our Solicitors in Lancaster discuss hourly-rate charges and fixed fees

What Do Solicitors Charge an Hour? 

Posted on 6th November 2023 
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Lytham Windmill, located near our Solicitors in Lytham's office.

Expanding Our Horizons: Your Local Solicitor are now in Lytham, Blackpool 

Posted on 30th October 2023 
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A white question mark on a yellow background: our Solicitors in Lytham discuss the difference between Wills and Powers of Attorney

What is best: Powers of Attorney or a Will? 

Posted on 30th October 2023 
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A couples hands, resting on top of each other; our Wills Solicitors in Lytham discuss protecting your home from care fees

Can I use a Will to Protect my Estate from Care Home Fees? 

Posted on 28th October 2023 
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A Will with a red wax seal in the bottom - our Wills Solicitors in Lytham can assist with your Will writing needs

Do I need a Solicitor to make a Will? 

Posted on 19th October 2023 
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Probate

What happens if someone dies without a Will? 

Posted on 10th August 2023 
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Inheritance Tax

What are the Tax benefits of marriage and civil partnerships? 

Posted on 19th June 2023 
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Daniel Craig will not leave any inheritance money to his children in his Will, finds it ‘distasteful’ 

Posted on 24th August 2021 
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Why is it important to have a valid, current Will? 

Posted on 20th August 2021 
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How long does an Executor of a Will have to settle an Estate? 

Posted on 19th August 2021 
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What are the rules for leaving digital assets in a Will? 

Posted on 9th August 2021 
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Our Expert Local Solicitors for Wills Discuss Common Inheritance Mistakes 

Posted on 30th July 2021 
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