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Women in Law campaign shortlisted for Business Leader Award
The shortlist for the Business Leader Awards has been released, and we’re delighted to see that we’ve once again made the final cut in the Marketing Campaign of the Year...
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New ‘Growing Together’ community campaign launches
We’re pleased and excited to announce the launch of a new local communities-based sponsorship programme, ‘Growing Together’, which will fund a number of growing-related projects around Bristol and South Gloucestershire....
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Power of Attorney or Deputyship: which is better?
Powers of Attorney have hit the news after a retired Court of Protection judge said he would never make one. In the foreword to his new book, ex-senior judge Denzil...
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Leading Judge slams mental health provision for teenagers
A top family law Judge has described the “disgraceful and utterly shaming lack of proper provision in this country” for teenagers with mental health needs. Sir James Munby, the High...
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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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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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