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What is a Power of Attorney & Why Should You Have One in Place?
Millions of Brits haven’t named or don’t own a Power of Attorney. Whilst it isn’t necessarily a common topic to discuss, it’s vitally important we have one in place. It’s a sad fact that at some point in our lives, many of us will require assistance and care if we are...
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Top House Buying Tips – From A Solicitor’s Perspective…
At Lifetime Solicitors, we understand that a new home is one of the biggest achievements and new chapters you’ll make in your lifetime. With a lot on your mind, our team strive towards making the conveyancing as easy as possible for you, so you can focus on other...
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The Importance of a ‘Personal Spring Clean’
We all lead busy lives and we often put off jobs. But now is the perfect time not just to spring clean the house, but to carry out a ‘Personal Spring Clean’ too. It only takes a moment to carry out a quick and basic personal spring clean and get to matters actioned....
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Why Can’t The Chicken Cross The Road? 10 Interesting Laws Heard From Around The World
Hopefully, we are all aware of our local laws, but did you know there are a number of interesting and weird laws around the world? Whilst some of these are myths, we still felt the need to share them - for our own entertainment. 1. England, United Kingdom Did you know...
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Are Reservation Agreements Becoming Part Of The Buying Process?
According to the latest news, politicians and officials are studying a practical reservation agreement as a way of potentially decreasing house fall-throughs and speeding up the transaction process.
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What is a Funeral Service?
Here at Lifetime Solicitors, we offer an excellent pre-paid funeral plan that can help deliver peace of mind during this difficult time for you and your family. We are an experienced team of individuals, ready to help organise an amazing send-off for your loss. For...
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The Importance of Writing a Will
Being healthy is often something we take for granted and it is very easy to forget about planning for the future. Writing a Will whilst you are healthy and regularly keeping it up to date, as circumstances change, is extremely important, as currently one in three...
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How Long Does Probate Take?
Probate is the legal and financial processes involved in dealing with the property, money and possessions (called the assets) and paying any debts of a person who has died. The responsibility of distributing someone’s estate has set rules, and often it is necessary to...
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Will Writing: Why?
What is a will? A will is a legal document where the writer, expresses how and where their property is distributed to after their death. At Lifetime Solicitors, our qualified advisors aim to discuss and provide you with the best advice on Will writing whether it is in...
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Useful Tips for First-Time Buyers – From a Solicitor’s View
An individual is classified to be a first-time buyer if they are purchasing their first residence and have never previously owned a freehold property, or have a leasehold agreement in a property in the UK or abroad. Saving for your deposit Generally, you need to...
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Why You Are Never Too Young To Write A Will
Writing a Will is one of the important tasks you will do in your lifetime. Despite the common fears and misconceptions, that the best time to write one is in later life, you are never too young to write a Will. You must be at least 18 years old to make a Will unless...
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The Conveyance Process Explained
Buying a house will likely be your most expensive purchase. This is why it is important to understand all of the costs involved so that you are prepared and have the funds available. The Conveyance Process Your conveyancer will carry out several searches of a...
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The risks of failing to write a will
The majority of people like to make sure that their loved ones are left with a secure financial future. Having said that, the latest figures revealed by the Law Society suggest that the majority of people under the age of 55 have yet to write a will. To attempt to...
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