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Finding Your Ideal Legal Support for Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning

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At Atterbury Payne, we understand the importance of providing caring and friendly assistance when it comes to matters as sensitive as wills, probate, and estate planning. Our dedicated team specialises in offering expert guidance and support in areas including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning, Probate, and Trusts. With our years of experience and […]

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Navigating the Maze: Estate Planning for Blended Families

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With increasing numbers of people being part of a blended family, extra care should betaken when putting Wills in place to ensure the best possible outcomes for all affectedand to avoid any unintended consequences. We briefly outline three of the commonissues that need consideration whilst preparing Wills in a blended family. It is intendedas a

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Why should I use a Lifetime Lawyer?

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Expert legal advice with extra care – why should I use a Lifetime Lawyer? Our solicitors Lindsey Atterbury and Hannah Howe are proud Accredited Lifetime Lawyers. They’re some of the most qualified specialists in the country in helping you make decisions and plans for the future. Here’s some of the reasons why you should use

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Common Law Marriage: Myths vs. Legal Realities. What You Need to Do.

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So what is a common law spouse? Recent data released by the government shows a 144% increase in the number of people choosing to cohabit as partners between 1996 and 2021. Such unmarried partners often call one another ‘my common-law wife’ or ‘my common-law husband’. And yet even though the term appears to have a meaning

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What are Lasting Powers of Attorney and why should I get one?

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In this complex and unpredictable life, unforeseen circumstances can arise, making it essential to plan for the unexpected. One powerful legal tool that offers individuals aa layer of protection and control over their affairs is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). This legal document allows you to choose someone you trust (who will become your

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6 things to do before applying for Probate

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1. Obtain a death certificate You will need a death certificate to prove death. It van be the full death certificate issued by the registrar of death or a interim certificate issued by the coroner, if a full certificate is not available. It is important to know the terms of any trusts that the deceased

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How long does Probate take?

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The process of applying for probate can be frustrating and time consuming, add to that the possible consequences of getting it wrong there is no wonder many smart people rely on lawyers to do the job for them. One of the questions early on in the process and one that is asked most often is

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What will happen to your estate if you don’t make a Will?

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People often talk about the benefits of making a Will, but do you know exactly who will benefit under the Intestacy Laws if you die without a Will. There are lots of myths out there, some we hear regularly are: It will all go to my wife/husband We are not officially married but we’ve been

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Trust Registration – are you ready?

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The long promised mandatory Trust Registration Service is now live and the deadline for registrations is looming. Who should register trusts? It is the trustees responsibility to register a trust. Trustees may do this themselves or appoint an agent to do so on their behalf. When should trusts be registered? Trusts must be registered with

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