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Mental Incapacity and Powers of Attorney

Mental Incapacity and Powers of Attorney

If a person suffers an accident or illness that means they can no longer make decisions for themselves, someone needs to step in to manage their affairs in their best interests. If a person loses their mental capacity without having made a valid Enduring or Lasting...

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Probate and Administration of Estates

Probate and Administration of Estates

Our Probate and Administration of Estates experts can help guide you through the process following a death, whether or not there is a Will. Our service includes advice regarding: Registration of a death Organising a funeral Payment of bills and legacies Drawing up...

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Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance Tax Planning

When you die, the Government assesses how much your estate is worth. Your estate includes all your assets, such as your house and any other property, money in the bank, savings and investments, all your personal belongings, and any business you may own. Any debts you...

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Making a Will

Making a Will

A Will drawn up by a professional who is an expert in this area of law will give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your wishes will be upheld and your family provided for after your death. There are many reasons people put off making a Will. It is...

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Moving House – Your questions answered

Moving House – Your questions answered

Moving house is not renowned for being a stress-free process. At Fairhurst Menuhin we want our clients to have peace of mind in knowing that a professional firm of solicitors is dealing with their property transaction. There are many questions you may be asking and...

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Gainsborough’s Birthday

Gainsborough’s Birthday

Fairhurst Menuhin & Co had the pleasure of sponsoring Gainsborough's Birthday on the square celebrations in Sudbury on Saturday 13th May 2017. Thomas Gainsborough was born in Sudbury in 1727, he went on to become one of Britain's most iconic portrait and landscape...

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Death and Taxes

Death and Taxes

DEATH AND TAXES As Benjamin Franklin said in 1789 “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” And that is as true today as it was then. Death It is a very modern taboo but we are all going to die so why is it that so few of us have a Will. If you die without leaving...

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The importance of an LPA

The importance of an LPA

Recently a young couple in their 30’s came in to see me to make Lasting Powers of Attorney. They explained that it was something they knew they probably should do  but it had never seemed very urgent until one their fathers was  knocked down by a bus while celebrating...

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Don’t Get Burned by Solar Panels!

Don’t Get Burned by Solar Panels!

If you purchase solar panels there are usually no issues when you come to sell your property, provided you have all the necessary supplier guarantees and building regulation certificates and, you have purchased the solar panels outright. Full steam ahead for you and...

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Lease Troubles

Lease Troubles

Little does the eager, starry eyed entrepreneur know that perhaps the greatest risk he or she is taking is not the uncertain income stream, the investment in tools, machinery, websites, logos, advertising and inventory, nor is it the one staff member taken on the...

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The cost of care

The cost of care

The erosion of assets as a result of long-term care costs is becoming a concern for many. We are living longer and consequently professional care may become a necessity for many of us. Care Legislation The NHS and Community Care Act 1990 obliges Local Authorities to...

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The Great Common Law Marriage Myth

The Great Common Law Marriage Myth

That well known phrase, "living over the brush", is often used to describe an unmarried couple who live together. It originates from the tunnel building days of the 19th Century, when, if a boy and a girl took a liking to each other but could not afford a church...

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What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

 When someone dies there are many things to sort out. When we are grieving for the loss of someone we loved, this can seem overwhelming.  The first thing to do If a person dies at home you should call their GP who will give you a medical certificate showing the cause...

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When liability bites

When liability bites

England is a nation of dog lovers, but recently, the Haverhill Echo reported that dog incidents are an increasing problem in Haverhill. So, what is the law relating to dog ownership and what remedies can you take if you or your dog are a victim of a dog bite incident?...

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Beware of bogus solicitors

Beware of bogus solicitors

This year has seen an increase in ‘scams’ relating to bogus law firms. Conveyancing, the legal process of buying or selling a property, is an area that has been particularly targeted. The increased use of technology and increased use of online conveyancing services is...

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For a Ha’penny’s Worth o’Tar

For a Ha’penny’s Worth o’Tar

Should I do my conveyancing online? This morning I ordered my food shopping, booked a holiday and read the news online. I even considered purchasing a husband online. Yes, it is possible to rent a husband online. It’s an amazing thing; your husband can cook, clean –...

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Children and family disputes without Legal Aid

Children and family disputes without Legal Aid

We are all too aware that the Government, in its efforts to improve the state of the Country's economy, has implemented a wide range of cuts on public spending.  One of the targets of the cuts has been the legal aid budget, and decimation is not too strong a word for...

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On Testamentary Capacity

On Testamentary Capacity

The invalidity of Wills through the lack of testamentary capacity is often at the heart of family disputes following a death. Advances in modern medicine mean that many of us will live longer but many of us will suffer from some sort of deterioration in our mental...

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