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Here we will publish all our blog posts. The articles we write can be about anything from the changes in law to self help guides with information to help you support your loved ones. All articles are written by the staff of Argo Life & Legacy, not a third party writers.

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I want to cut someone out of my will

I want to cut someone out of my will

I want to cut someone out of my will

More people than you think have estranged family members or are subject to significant family disagreements. Exercising care and caution...

May 14, 20222 min read

Why it is important to make a will

Why it is important to make a will

Why it is important to make a will

why it is important to make a will

May 10, 20222 min read

Do you employ a veteran?

Do you employ a veteran?

Do you employ a veteran?

Did you know that if you employ a veteran you could be eligible for a National Insurance holiday for the first year they work with you?...

May 10, 20221 min read

How can I help someone with aphasia?

How can I help someone with aphasia?

How can I help someone with aphasia?

how can i help someone with aphasia? Make a lasting power of attorney

Apr 5, 20222 min read

Should I say why I have excluded a beneficiary in my will?

Should I say why I have excluded a beneficiary in my will?

Should I say why I have excluded a beneficiary in my will?

The benefits of writing a separate letter to a will if you wish to exclude a family member or potential beneficiary from your estate

Mar 29, 20223 min read

Royal British Legion Veterans funding

Royal British Legion Veterans funding

Royal British Legion Veterans funding

Do you know any Dunkirk veterans? If so you need to read this article! We have just discovered the existence of a special pot of money...

Oct 13, 20212 min read

I am proud to be a Legal Executive

I am proud to be a Legal Executive

I am proud to be a Legal Executive

I knew that university was not the right choice for me when I was working out what I wanted for my future. I knew I wanted to practice...

Oct 10, 20213 min read

We keep your data safe!

We keep your data safe!

We keep your data safe!

It is unfortunate for the government to have discovered a data breach as reported in the newspapers today, particularly of such sensitive...

Sep 21, 20212 min read

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, his will and family privacy

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, his will and family privacy

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, his will and family privacy

Every will made in the UK is a private document and should not be discussed with anyone either before or after death, unless the...

Sep 20, 20212 min read

Just to let you know .....

Just to let you know .....

Just to let you know .....

The Court of Protection will be increasing the application fees for a deputyship, statutory will or gifting application from £365 to £371...

Sep 17, 20211 min read

Trust registration service

Trust registration service

Trust registration service

If you are a trustee of a trust you will need to make sure you are familiar with the new rules in relation to the registration of trusts...

Sep 16, 20211 min read

I have been asked to be a power of attorney?

I have been asked to be a power of attorney?

I have been asked to be a power of attorney?

Before you say yes to acting as an attorney do you really know what is involved and what this could mean for you? Saying yes and signing...

Sep 14, 20214 min read

I'm stuck in the middle with my parents and children!

I'm stuck in the middle with my parents and children!

I'm stuck in the middle with my parents and children!

This is often the situation we are faced with when we walk into a client meeting. An exhausted 40 or 50 something who is pulled and...

Sep 13, 20213 min read

KCC reprimanded by Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

KCC reprimanded by Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

KCC reprimanded by Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman

Depriving someone of their liberty by placing them in a care home is something that must be done carefully and with the correct...

Sep 4, 20213 min read

Changes to Post Office card accounts

Changes to Post Office card accounts

Changes to Post Office card accounts

If you are used to collecting your benefits or state pension from your Post Office Card account you may find, in the not too distant...

Sep 2, 20212 min read

Mental Capacity Act - the least restrictive option

Mental Capacity Act - the least restrictive option

Mental Capacity Act - the least restrictive option

This is the fifth principle in the Mental Capacity Act, and the most complicated to understand. The legislation states that "before the...

Sep 1, 20212 min read

Can I ask a professional executor to step down?

Can I ask a professional executor to step down?

Can I ask a professional executor to step down?

Historically, solicitors have been appointed to act as professional executors of estates. Whether this has been because it was the done...

Aug 28, 20212 min read

Funeral plan refunds

Funeral plan refunds

Funeral plan refunds

Funerals were not the same during covid and many families did not get to say goodbye to their loved ones in the way that they wished to. ...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Aug 26, 20212 min read

What does best interests mean?

What does best interests mean?

What does best interests mean?

Once of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act is that an attorney must only act in the best interests of the person they are looking...

Aug 24, 20212 min read

Free prescriptions cancelled for over 60s?

Free prescriptions cancelled for over 60s?

Free prescriptions cancelled for over 60s?

Under a new review and consultation the Department of Health is looking to raise the free prescription age to match state pension age,...

Aug 18, 20212 min read

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