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When is the best time to make a Will and do you need a Solicitor?

Emma Silkstone
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We appreciate that making a Will is not on the top of everybody’s to-do list and can often go under the radar but when should you consider making a Will? Making a Will is essential to ensure that your wishes are carried out after you die. It is...

Without prejudice - what is it and how does it affect you?

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The ability to communicate ‘without prejudice’ is an invaluable tool when negotiating and trying to settle a dispute. It means that anything you say to your opponent in a dispute, which you specify to be said without prejudice, cannot be used to...

Martin House Hospice Make a Will Month March 2025

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Emma Silkstone and Aaron Johnson at our Pickering office are taking part in the Martin House Hospice Make a Will Month in March 2025. This is a scheme where you can make your Will for free* from 1-31 March 2025. If you want to take part as a...

Commercial property accreditations

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Commercial property accreditations – will they make your property more attractive to buyers and tenants? As awareness of green issues and sustainability grows, we are seeing more interest in the range of formal accreditations which building owners...

Setting up a trust - what to consider

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Setting up a trust can be one of the most effective ways to protect your assets and ensure they are distributed according to your wishes. Whether you are planning for your family’s future, reducing tax liabilities, or safeguarding assets for vulnerable...

Why you should talk to grandparents about LPAs and Wills

Lois Britchford
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Okay, so this might not sound like the most exciting topic for your next chat with Granny over tea and biscuits, but hear me out. Talking to your grandparents (or parents) about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Wills could be one of the most important...

Needing both a shareholder agreement and articles of association

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Starting a company? If so, one of the first steps required under the Companies Act 2006 will be to agree your articles of association, but do you also need a shareholder agreement? If your company has two or more shareholders, it may be prudent to consider...

Wills are not just paperwork - they're personal statements!

Lois Britchford
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Much like the people who write them, Wills come in all shapes and sizes. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and why would there be? Everyone has their own ideas about what should happen after they’re gone – and some of these ideas are a...

Big changes ahead for renting in England

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The Renters Rights Bill still has some stages to go through before it becomes law, but the government has made it clear that they are keen to see the regulations brought into effect as soon as possible. It’s thought by many that it could be as soon as...

Why young people should make a Will

Lois Britchford
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Why every young adult in the UK needs a Will (yes, even you!) Let’s be real: writing a Will is probably the last thing on your to-do list, somewhere after “learn to bake sourdough” and “finish that one Netflix show you started six...

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