Legal Article
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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Legal Article
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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Forbes News
06 Apr 2020
In this unprecedented time, many of us have turned our focus to personal affairs. As well as having a valid Will in place, it is beneficial to have Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) in place. Many people focus on their Will, however equal weight (if not more) should be given to Lasting Powers…
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Legal Article
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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Forbes News
18 Mar 2020
At Forbes Solicitors, we are keen to reassure clients that we have robust business continuity measures in place to protect and maintain service levels so we can continue to support our clients. The health and welfare of our colleagues and clients is paramount. We will continue to monitor the most…
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Legal Article
22 Feb 2019
From April 2019 there will be a significant increase in the fees charged by the Probate Registry for processing applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration. At present, probate fees are a flat fee of £215 for applications made by individuals and £155 for applications…
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Legal Article
14 Jan 2019
Recordings in 2018 show that over 60% of people in the UK do not have a valid Will, according to research from Unbiased.co.uk. This is an all-time high (passing the previous peak in 2011) meaning that now over thirty one million UK adults run the risk of dying intestate and having their estate…
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Legal Article
13 Nov 2018
People are often confused by Trusts and think that they are just for the very wealthy. In reality, Trusts can be a very useful way of providing for your family and protecting assets. What is a Trust? A Trust is any arrangement whereby someone (the Settlor) gives money or assets (the Trust Fund…
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Forbes News
18 May 2017
Forbes Solicitors has announced the appointment of four new Partners and four new Associates as part of its continued growth. The largest legal practice in the North West outside the major cities has promoted Lucy Harris, Rubina Vohra, Judith Bloor and Patricia Prescott to Partners from…
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