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Leaving a gift to charity in your Will
Posted: 20th January 2017
Many people in the UK support charities during their lifetime, but many don’t realise they can also leave a gift in their Will. Here’s how you can carry on giving after you’re gone… Where there’s a Will When it comes to leaving a charity a gift in your Will, there are a number of ways […]
Promissory Estoppel Explained
Posted: 9th December 2016
We take a look at the recent case of Moore v Moore to illustrate the High Court of England & Wales’ application of the long-standing principle of Promissory Estoppel – that fairness should be maintained where possible… The case Roger Moore ran his family’s 650-acre Manor Farm in Stapleford, with the assistance of his son, […]
Why you should make a Will
Posted: 25th November 2016
Many of us don’t want to think about what will happen to our property and personal possessions after we’re no longer here, but Rosie Wright explains why it’s so important to make a Will… What happens if I don’t have a Will? Without a valid Will, the rules set down by the state, known as […]
Urgent warning about the Government online LPA tool
Posted: 15th November 2016
I have joined a number of organisations representing older and vulnerable people to raise serious concerns around the Government’s online tool for creating Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). In this post I explain a bit about what an LPA is and why is its important to have someone with legal expertise guiding you in drafting your LPA. […]
We are Dementia Friends
Posted: 5th October 2016
Alzheimer’s Society’s ‘Dementia Friends’ programme is the biggest ever initiative to change people’s perceptions of dementia. It aims to transform the way the nation thinks, acts and talks about the condition. Recently two of our solicitors have become Dementia Friends…Kathryn Thornewill explains more. Myself and my colleague, Natasha Thorne, have recently become Dementia Friends. A […]
A Tale of Wills
Posted: 26th August 2016
Charles Dickens’ famous novel, Bleak House, centred on a fictional case of Jarndyce v Jarndyce. Not many people know, but it was actually based on a number of real life cases that were ongoing during Dickens’ lifetime – most notably the case of Jennens v Jennens. Rosie Wright tells us a story with a valuable […]
The process to creating a Lasting Power of Attorney
Posted: 1st July 2016
We understand making a Lasting Power of Attorney can feel overwhelming and there’s a lot to consider. But it doesn’t have to be a complex process. Rosie Wright explains how Franklins can help… Discuss your wishes It goes without saying your first step is to arrange an appointment to discuss your wishes. This will cover […]
Beware of the DIY Will
Posted: 5th August 2015
A few people choose the ‘cheap and cheerful’ route to putting a plan in place to leave behind their wishes in the event of their death. Unfortunately, as we have learned from this case, choosing not to sit with a qualified Solicitor, like our team at Franklins, can have some serious consequences. Barclays are being […]
Landmark Court of Appeal Ruling makes it easier for disinherited children to challenge a parent’s Will
Posted: 28th July 2015
Melita Jackson passed away in 2004 leaving her £500,000 estate to three animal charities, RSPCA, Blue Cross and the RSPB. She made it clear within her Will why her daughter, Heather Ilott, was not to benefit from her Estate, however despite this, the Court has awarded Ms Ilott over £160,000 from her mother’s Estate. Ms […]
Will Aid Scheme Results: Another strong year for Will Aid at Franklins
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Posted: 26th May 2015
We are delighted to have been able to support Will Aid once again. Will Aid is the UK’s leading Charity Will writing scheme. The charity rightfully reinforces the need for everyone to have a professionally drawn-up will by offering people across the UK the opportunity to make a simple Will or update their Will. In return […]
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