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We are delighted to announce that one of our directors and head of legal at Fidelis Legal Services, Helen Claydon, has been shortlisted...

Everyone hopes that when a loved one passes away, the process of dealing with their estate and assets goes smoothly, without any problems.

We are delighted to announce that Associate Supervisor Lee Fotherby has achieved his STEP Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation.

Creating your own Will might seem like a simple idea because after all, how difficult can it be?

If you find yourself in a position where you have recently lost a loved one, you might be thinking that you need to apply for probate.

For a Will to become Valid, there are formalities that must be observed, for example it is vital to follow the will signing instructions.

Recently, the Competition & Markets Authority have announced an investigation into several practices used by reckless and unreliable firms.

Care home fee planning is vital and with more people living longer, more people are needing to cover the costs themselves.

We are proud to announce that two of our businesses were recognised at the inaugural Modern Law Magazine Private Client Awards.

Talking about death with loved ones is a challenging task but it is one that is hugely important.

If you are an unmarried couple that are cohabiting, and do not yet have a Will, then it could be time to consider your position.

If you are looking to reduce the amount of inheritance tax you pay then there are some things that you can do to legitimately reduce it.

Are you wondering if you need to review your Will? Well, if you are considering it then the answer is probably yes!

Key life events, for example getting married or divorced, having children, or the buying / selling of property can have a significant impact on your Will. This is likely to lead to the Will not achieving your final wishes.

Executors may be tempted to go through this Probate themselves and make the application to the Court - This is not always the best way.

If you are thinking about giving Power of Attorney to someone close to you, there are certain things that you need to consider.

Over the past few years one issue with applying for Probate has been the time taken for the Grant to be issued by the Court

Simpler Law offering Reassurance and Security Despite Court and Registry Delays

HAIG Consumer Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Northwood Banks. The acquisition adds to the group’s existing legal firms

Careful, planned growth at the HAIG Consumer Group has seen employee numbers increase at their two Lincoln based legal services businesses.