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Farleys client gives boost to local fundraisers
Apr
Local fundraisers Ribble Valley and White Rose Ladies received an unexpected boost to their charitable efforts last week as an Accrington resident left a £20,000 legacy to their cause. Mrs Emily Andrews, a client of Farleys Solicitors in Accrington, recently died at the age of 98, leaving the...
Court of Protection comes in for scrutiny in the media
Mar
There are many reasons why a person may be unable to manage their own affairs, such as injury following an accident, the onset of dementia, or a mental health disorder. The Court of Protection (COP) is a specialist court which deals with all issues relating to people who lack the capacity to make...
The age of digital inheritance
Nov
As more and more of us amass digital assets on sites such as Flikr and Facebook, people are seriously beginning to consider passing on their online possessions as a form of digital inheritance. The concept may seem slightly futuristic, but the digital age is truly upon us. So much so that...
The truth about trusts: five things you should know about trusts for the purpose of asset protection
Nov
Trusts are often established as part of the estate planning process, and can be used as a tax-efficient means of passing on assets such as land, money and shares to your Partner or children. Due to the complexity of this area of estate planning, there are often many misconceptions around trust...
Call for change in law to protect public from rogue ‘will writers’
Jul
The Legal Ombudsman has called for the government to review the practice of unregulated companies providing legal services, including 'will writing' companies after claims that consumers are being 'ripped off'. This announcement follows an investigation into 'will writing' companies by...
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