Why Inheritance Disputes Happen and How Wills, Trusts and LPAs Can Help Prevent Them
Disputes between families and friends over estates are becoming more common. In the final quarter of 2024, the Probate Registry received over 3,000 applications to…
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Safeguarding your finances – Gifts and Investment by Attorneys Safeguarding your finances – Gifts and Investment by AttorneysIt is a sad, but frequent truth that Attorney’s and Deputies often act outside of their responsibilities when dealing with someone else’s money. This can…
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A great Christmas fundraiser! A great Christmas fundraiser!On Thursday 14th December, we hosted our first corporate Christmas event at our Norwich office, in support of The Benjamin Foundation. This black tie event…
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Important deadline for parents of children with Statements of Special Educational Needs. Important deadline for parents of children with Statements of Special Educational Needs.In the area of Special Education Needs an important deadline is approaching. All Local Authorities (LA), including Norfolk County Council, are required by law to…
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Planning Update: 2017 Review and a reminder of fee increases on 17th January 2018 Planning Update: 2017 Review and a reminder of fee increases on 17th January 2018Firstly and very importantly don’t forget the fee increase on 17th January, if you have applications ready to submit get them in or you’ll be…
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Dementia – What steps can we take to safeguard our loved ones? Dementia – What steps can we take to safeguard our loved ones?Sadly, it has recently been reported by ITV news that a granddaughter stole £4,000 from her grandmother’s bank account to fund a trip to Disneyland….
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8th January – is there any truth this is ‘Divorce Day’? 8th January – is there any truth this is ‘Divorce Day’?With Monday the 8th January being dubbed as ‘Divorce Day’ it is set to be a busy time of year for lawyers. Lawyers have given…
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Child Arrangements Orders – The Christmas Period Child Arrangements Orders – The Christmas PeriodWe are now in the full swing of the Christmas period which can be a difficult time for separated parents and for the children of…
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The office Christmas party The office Christmas partyAs the festive period is very nearly upon us, businesses are preparing for the social highlight of the year… the Christmas party! It should be…
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Considerations when starting up a new business Considerations when starting up a new businessWhen deciding to start up your own business, there are many things to think about and consider. Here are just a few of the things…
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Nikki Fonseka joins Clapham & Collinge as Head of Planning Nikki Fonseka joins Clapham & Collinge as Head of PlanningWe are pleased to welcome Nikki Fonseka who has joined the firm as the Head of Planning. Nikki has over 16 years’ experience in the…
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Employment team celebrate nomination for regional law firm of the year Employment team celebrate nomination for regional law firm of the yearWe are absolutely delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for The Legal 500 UK 2018 awards, ‘The Legal 500 UK Firm (regional) (East…
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Scrap in Stamp Duty Land Tax for First Time Buyers Scrap in Stamp Duty Land Tax for First Time BuyersThe Government have today announced in the Autumn Budget, plans to cut Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for First Time Buyers (FTB’s) in the hope…