28 Nov 2023
Admittedly, planning for your ultimate demise is not the most festive of activities, and indeed it won't feel like the top of your priority list amongst the present wrapping, tree decorating and mulled wine quaffing. The Christmas season is, however, the time of year when we perhaps give…
Elderly Client Services
24 Jul 2023
The truth is that there is no way to extinguish the risk that an argument about your estate will arise after your death. However, there are some sensible steps that can be taken to minimise as far as possible the risk of a dispute arising. Discussing Wills and probate with loved ones Managing…
Elderly Client Services
27 May 2021
The pandemic has brought to light the importance of having measures in place to enable your family to access and manage your finances in the unfortunate case that you are unable to do so yourself. It's not an easy conversation to have but it really does pay to plan ahead and set up Lasting…
Elderly Client Services
14 May 2021
Dying Matters Awareness Week (10-16 May) seeks to encourage people to talk more openly about death, dying and bereavement. Part of that conversation is about planning ahead for the future, which can make the end of life experience a little easier for yourself and your loved ones. To ensure your…
Elderly Client Services
13 May 2021
Yesterday's blog as for Dying Matters Awareness Week (10-16 May) was about Lasting Powers of Attorney. Dying Matters Awareness Week encourages people to talk about death, dying, bereavement and to plan for the future. Sometimes, unfortunately, advance planning is not done. If a person loses…
Elderly Client Services
12 May 2021
As part of Dying Matters Awareness week (10-16 May) we are encouraging people to talk about dying and the importance of planning for later life. Unfortunately, situations can arise whereby people become unable to manage their own affairs, whether that be due to mental or physical incapacity.…
Elderly Client Services
10 May 2021
This week (10-16 May) is Dying Matters Awareness Week, organised by the Dying Matters Coalition to encourage people to talk openly about dying, death and bereavement. The pandemic has seen a surge in deaths, with more than 1,000 extra people dying at home each week. Most of us feel uncomfortable talking…
Elderly Client Services
10 Feb 2021
National Apprenticeship Week began on 8 February. This year's theme is 'Build The Future.' With 20 years of experience in progressing employees through apprenticeships, Forbes Solicitors has helped build futures and this year has been no different and has been as successful, despite the…
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25 Sep 2020
Dementia Friends is an Alzheimer's Society initiative which encourages everyone to learn more about dementia and to turn that understanding into action. Actions can be both big and small and are all very important. The initiative hopes to change people's perceptions of dementia and the way…
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25 Mar 2020
In light of such uncertain circumstances during this lockdown phase, naturally people are considering what would happen to their assets if the inevitable happens. Will drafters are facing unprecedented times; drafters are being overrun with requests for new Wills and updates to existing Wills. We are…
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