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May

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Be Prepared with a Lasting Power of Attorney

27/05/21

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…

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Planning for your future - Using a professional

14/05/21

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…

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No Lasting Power of Attorney in place - Applying to the Court of Protection

13/05/21

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…

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The Two Types of Lasting Power of Attorney

12/05/21

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.…

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Dying Matters Awareness Week 2021

10/05/21

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…

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February

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National Apprenticeship Week

10/02/21

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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