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Wills - What do we need to know?

Posted on 28th November 2018 at 16:18

Many people don’t consider themselves as needing a Will. However, Lancaster Solicitors explain that having a Will in place is important for everyone. Whether you consider yourself to have a large estate or a small asset pot, your Lancaster Solicitors can draft your Will, tailored to your circumstances, all for a fixed fee.

Probate Court Fees

Posted on 28th November 2018 at 16:05

When a person passes away, if they have left a Will, their estate will most likely need a Grant of Probate obtaining. Solicitors in Lancaster, MG Legal, can help the executors of the Will (the people name in the Will as being ‘in charge’ of the deceased’s estate) to apply and obtain a Grant of Probate.

Joint Owners: What Shall I Do?

Posted on 5th November 2018 at 16:22

When buying a property in joint names, your solicitors in Preston Lancashire will require confirmation as to how you wish to hold the property. This is for entry within the Transfer Deed (TR1), which effectively transfers the ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer. This Deed is submitted to the Land Registry for entry within the Register, it is, therefore, important that this is correct before signature and submission.

The Divorce Process

Posted on 20th July 2018 at 14:33

When you are looking at commencing divorce proceedings, there can be so much conflicting advice forced upon you. Unfortunately, as much as your friends, family, co-workers, etc want to help you, ultimately it may just cause you to be more confused than when you started! So, our Lancaster Solicitors have teamed up to explain what really happens during the divorce process, and what you need to do.

The Trap of Common-Law Marriage

Posted on 23rd April 2018 at 13:53

In figures released in November 2017 the Family-aimed legal group, Resolution, stated that the numbers of people in the UK co-habiting had doubled from 1.5 million in 1996 to over 3.3 million in 2017; a number which has surely risen since that date. Resolution also surveyed a group of 2,000 individuals, which showed results of a huge misunderstanding of the law and their rights as co-habiting couples. For example, one common misconception, was the principle of 'Common-Law Marriage'. (For their full results see their article here).

'Common-Law Marriage' is a legal principle which exists in only a small amount of jurisdictions, whereby co-habiting couples are granted rights under the law if they are effectively married i.e. they are arranging their affairs as a married couple would and they are married for all intents and purposes, expect without the legally binding document or religious service.

Solicitor's Fees - What to expect.

Posted on 6th April 2018 at 09:43

At MG Legal, Solicitors in Longridge, Solicitors in Lancaster and Solicitors in Preston, we understand how overwhelming in can be to approach a Solicitors firm. Even for something which can be portrayed as minor by some solicitors, for example making a Will, at MG Legal we aim to make every client feel as comfortable as possible.

What is Probate?

Posted on 19th February 2018 at 13:06

When someone contacts us after their loved one has passed away, the first question we are normally asked is ‘What is Probate?’. It’s a term that is thrown around by all manners of people – Lancaster Solicitors, Funeral directors, Banks, Mortgage Companies – the list goes on and on. But, what is Probate and why do you need it?

MG Legal’s Lancaster Solicitors are specialists in Probate matters, and have put together some answers to the top questions they are asked.

Lasting Powers of Attorney: The Five 'W' (and One 'H'!) Questions answered

Posted on 8th January 2018 at 13:35

When the words Lasting Powers of Attorney are mentioned, it can be confusing. Once a thing associated with being elderly and unable to make your own decisions due to being in a care home, now-a-days more and more people are trying to get their affairs in order to make it easier for their loved ones should they no longer be able to make their own decisions.

Whilst it can seem daunting to consider the 'what-if' questions, at MG Legal our expert team have over 20 years' experience in drafting Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys and have answered the five 'W' questions to help you get the ball rolling with your LPAs.

BUT our expert team doesn't stop there! If you have any more questions, or want to get started with your LPAs, contact our expert Solicitors in Lancaster today on 01524 581 306 or email enquiries@mglegal.co.uk to enquire about your free initial consultation.

FAQs of Will Drafting: Common Questions

Posted on 15th December 2017 at 11:41

The process of drafting a Will can be a daunting process: there can be so many unanswered questions. At MG Legal our expert team are on-hand to provide you with the advice that you need before you 'sign on the dotted line'. With over 30 years' combined experience, our Wills department can advise you on the implications of your Will and can make sure that you're covered for a breadth of scenarios. To help you along the way, we have asked our expert team to answer some of the most commonly asked questions. Read our team's advice below.