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DIY Wills – short term gains and long term pains

When a loved one dies, it is of course a very emotional time for those around you. Therefore, having a professionally prepared Will in place will bring peace of mind for your family  and also ensures both your non-financial and financial wishes are carried out by your chosen executors. Some people choose to write their own Will and others may look to a free or budget friendly Will writing service, either because they believe it is simple to do or it is not worth spending more on instructing a solicitor. Whilst there is no legal requirement to have a Will, there are specific formalities and wording to ensure your Will is legally valid. So, if you are writing it yourself, you must ensure the correct wording is used and the Will has been signed and witnessed correctly. If your Will … Continue reading

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New opportunity at our Lymington office

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our busy department based at our office in Lymington. Candidates should have a strong working knowledge within the area of law, ideally having gained 2-5 years post qualification experience. Other levels of PQE will be considered for the right candidate. The role would suit candidates who are able to run a case load unsupervised, but who are at a stage in their career where they may want to gain further knowledge in order to continue their development. We anticipate this role suiting someone seeking a full time position, and who prefers working in an office environment. However, we are always open to considering flexible or remote working requests, and applicants looking for part time positions. Duties will include dealing with wills and LPA work, … Continue reading

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