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24th September 2021

The late Prince Philip’s Will has been sealed by the High Court – Can we keep our wishes private?

In recent news, it has been ruled by the High Court that the late Prince Philip’s Will is to be sealed for the next 90 years. This is to protect the dignity and standing of the Queen. This news made me wonder if most members of the public are aware that a Will becomes a public document once probate is…

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Lasting Power of Attorney

11th May 2021

Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship – Is it a good time?

I have had many clients in the past year who have started our initial conversations with ‘I think it’s now a good time’. Sadly, the pandemic has focused many of our minds on the fact that our health is precious. We have all seen the stories of people losing their lives to Covid. It has been devastating. We know that…

Rebecca Reid

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Wills

21st October 2020

The importance of getting things in order, even when the world seems topsy turvy!

2020 has been a year that many of us would rather forget! It’s been unprecedented, difficult and worrying. However, many of us have spent more time at home and more time realising quite how important those closest to us are, whether we have been able to see them or not. Unfortunately, Covid-19 has been responsible for a number of additional…

Rebecca Reid

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5th May 2020

Working in a new way!

Well, the world has changed so much it seems in recent times and we’re all having to adapt how we’re working, living and overall coping with the new situation!!! It’s a time when our mortality has been waved in our faces and it’s difficult for someone in this line of work to know if it’s in any way appropriate to…

Rebecca Reid

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23rd March 2020

Coronavirus Update

We are now suspending all face to face appointments due to the Coronavirus outbreak. However, the office is open and Rebecca is still working (around family commitments) so please do get in touch if you feel we can assist you. Very best wishes, Rebecca

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Lasting Power of Attorney Wills

31st January 2020

Illuminate Legal – getting those important matters dealt with!

The firm continues to go from strength to strength but Rebecca is still here working away, looking after lots of local (and sometimes not so local!) clients. Lots of people use the new year as a prompt to get on and sort out Lasting Powers of Attorney and Wills. Sadly, the winter can be a difficult time for older clients…

Rebecca Reid

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Wills

14th January 2019

As 2019 starts, it’s time to get your affairs in order!

Happy New Year! The crackers have been pulled, decorations taken down and we’re all looking forward to a new year ahead after hopefully lots of lovely Christmas celebrations! Sometimes, especially if you have a busy life (everyone seems to these days!) Christmas is a time to take stock. We spend time with family we don’t always see and we are…

Rebecca Reid

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Probate Uncategorised

14th June 2018

How to help your family – is it possible to do probate before you die?

Clients often worry that their families may be left with a lot of paperwork when they die. They worry about the perceived burden that the job of Executor may involve. The Executor is the person who deals with the administration of someone’s estate when they die. It can be a big job. It is certainly important that the person you…

Rebecca Reid

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Lasting Power of Attorney News

15th March 2018

Lasting Powers of Attorney – when should I prepare one?

At Illuminate Legal, Rebecca is receiving an increasing number of enquiries regarding Lasting Powers of Attorney. These are documents that enable us to officially appoint someone to look after our personal affairs if we become mentally (or physically) incapable of managing them for ourselves. Often, people worry who will help them with their finances if their spouse dies. Many marriages…

Rebecca Reid

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News Wills

13th November 2017

Gearing up for Christmas…..thinking of those closest to us…

Now that the nights have drawn in and our thoughts are firmly heading towards Christmas and the festive period, many of us are lucky enough to have close family or friends that we are looking forward to sharing this special time with. It’s those very people that we need to consider when preparing our Wills. This is the same whether…

Rebecca Reid

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The late Prince Philip’s Will has been sealed by the High Court – Can we keep our wishes private?

Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship – Is it a good time?

The importance of getting things in order, even when the world seems topsy turvy!

Working in a new way!

Coronavirus Update

Illuminate Legal – getting those important matters dealt with!

As 2019 starts, it’s time to get your affairs in order!

How to help your family – is it possible to do probate before you die?

Lasting Powers of Attorney – when should I prepare one?

Gearing up for Christmas…..thinking of those closest to us…

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