How Much Does a Colchester Probate Solicitor Charge? Costs Explained for Colchester & Essex Families When a loved one passes away, dealing with probate can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re also trying to make sense of the legal and financial implications. One of the first questions many people ask me is: “How much do Colchester […]

Planning for the Future When You Have a Blended Family in Colchester: Guidance from Local Will Solicitors Blended families are becoming increasingly common in Colchester and across the UK. Whether you’ve remarried, entered into a civil partnership, or are cohabiting later in life, many families now include children from previous relationships. While blended families bring […]

Why You Should Regularly Review Your Will Advice from Susanne White, an expert Solicitor for Wills Your Will is one of the most important documents you will ever create. It ensures that your wishes are carried out and that your loved ones are protected when you are no longer here. Life doesn’t stand still, which […]

What Do Probate Solicitors in Colchester Actually Do? A Clear Guide for Families Navigating a Loved One’s Estate When a loved one passes away, it’s an emotional and overwhelming time. One of the most common questions I’m asked is: “What exactly does a probate solicitors in Colchester do?” So, if you’re looking for probate solicitors […]

How Long Does Probate Take? One of the most frequent questions I am asked when speaking with families following the death of a loved one is “How long does probate take?” As much as I would like to provide reassurance with a precise timescale, I am afraid several factors influence the time it takes to […]

What is Probate and when is it required? When someone passes away, their estate which consists of any property, money, and  personal possessions needs to be handled and distributed in accordance with their Will. If there is not a Will in place their estate will be distributed among their next of kin according to  set […]

Understanding an Attorneys ability to make festive gifts on behalf of a Donor As we head closer to Christmas with final preparations under way  I thought it would be timely to remind attorneys appointed under a property and financial affairs lasting power of attorney (LPA) to pay close attention to the rules in place when […]

Attention all Business Owners! Do you have a succession plan in place? As a business owner myself I know only too well it takes courage to step away from the security of a regular salary and venture into the uncertain world of self-employment. It is only natural and indeed right to focus on marketing, customer service, financial […]

The importance of reviewing your estate planning strategy following changes to the inheritance tax treatment of pensions Now that the dust has settled on Chancellor Rachel Reeves autumn statement last month, I have seen a big increase in enquiries from clients wishing to review their Wills following the announcement pensions will be subject to inheritance […]