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Elderly parents and care: how to have that difficult conversation

Contrary to popular belief, difficult conversations aren’t restricted to our teenage years. Adulthood brings its fair share of uncomfortable topics – not least those related to our ageing parents and...

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We raised over £2,000 for St Peter’s Hospice during Make a Will Fortnight

We’re delighted to announce that Barcan+Kirby has raised over £2,000 for St Peter’s Hospice, as part of their Make a Will Fortnight last October. During Make a Will Fortnight, members...

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Families avoiding ‘difficult conversations’ about old age care

Our latest research reveals that many of us are burying our heads in the sand when it comes to the realities of our later life care, or the care of...

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Becoming a dementia-friendly firm

We’re pleased to announce that Barcan+Kirby has taken the first steps towards becoming a dementia-friendly law firm. Anna Molter, of our Wills and trusts team, recently attended awareness training to...

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4 things you should do before you die

Smart planning for the future has never been more important. With economic uncertainty looming on the horizon, we all want to retain that feeling of control over our own lives...

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Where there’s a Will… there’s a war: why more people are contesting Wills

You may think that writing a Will is the easiest and most effective way to stop any arguments after your death. But according to some people, the deceased doesn’t always...

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Cohabitation: what happens to the house after one of you dies?

Many people believe that unmarried couples should be recognised in law and that legal rights for cohabitees should be improved. The family unit has developed, cohabitation is common place and...

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Protect your home and assets against care fees

An ageing population and increased life expectancy will inevitably mean that more and more of us will require care in our later years. Family aren’t always able to meet these...

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How important is it to have a Will?

The importance of writing your Will should never be underestimated. But let’s be honest, it’s a difficult subject matter. That’s why so many of us choose to put it off...

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Have you thought about your lasting legacy?

Writing a Will is something we all need to do. The process of writing it helps us to think about what we want to happen when we die and who...

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Claims against DIY Executors triple in 2013

The High Court has released disturbing figures which highlight the huge increase in claims for mishandling a deceased’s estate. Information provided by the Chancery Division, states that a staggering 368...

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Why is it important to think about estate planning?

We all know that having a Will is important and everyone needs to have one. It not only sets out your wishes after your death. It also helps you to...

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