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Using Trusts to plan your legacy
Do I need a Trust? It’s a question many people ask when they come to write their Will and plan their estate. There are myriad different kinds of Trust arrangements,...
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Making strides in the fight against dementia: 20km walk for BRACE
Staff from our North Street office were put through their paces this weekend when they took part in a 20-kilometre sponsored walk to raise money for BRACE Alzheimer’s Research. The...
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How can I prevent my child from being abducted?
The prospect of the other parent taking your child abroad, without your consent, is a frightening one. But with a rise in international relationships comes an increase in international separations,...
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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 their...
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Why Lasting Powers of Attorney aren’t just for the elderly
Whilst we all recognise the importance of writing our Will, fewer of us will be considering a Lasting Power of Attorney, or an LPA. This enables you to appoint someone to...
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We’re supporting Dementia Awareness Week
At Barcan and Kirby, we’re proud to announce our support for Dementia Awareness Week, running from 15th to 21st May 2017. Dementia Awareness Week aims to unite people across the...
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Inheritance Tax on gifts: what are the rules?
New research suggests that tax breaks on gifts between family members could encourage more parents and grandparents to pass on a ‘living inheritance’ to the younger generation, giving them a...
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I’ve been given the wrong medication – what are my rights?
Whether over-the-counter medication or prescription drugs, we rely on pharmacists and GPs to make sure we get the right medicine. So if things go wrong and you’re given the wrong...
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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 and 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...
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High street vs online: what’s the best way to sell your property?
Selling a house can be a daunting process, and those who wish to sell their property have to go through a somewhat long and complex process to secure the best...
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Celebrating our women in law for International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day – so we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the contributions and achievements of our female staff. We strive to ensure our firm is a welcoming...
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Case Studies
Case study: estate claim successful in the High Court
Our inheritance dispute solicitors recently acted in a contentious probate case, representing a widow and her child who were contesting the terms of a disputed Will. Last week, our clients...
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