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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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Sepsis. Spot the signs

Sepsis. Spot the signs

Sepsis. Spot the signs

Sepsis is a life threatening reaction to an infection. We often know it as blood poisoning or septicaemia.

Sep 21, 20202 min read

Do I need to cancel my late husband's passport?

Do I need to cancel my late husband's passport?

Do I need to cancel my late husband's passport?

When a British passport holder dies, it is important to cancel their passport.

Sep 21, 20201 min read

Let's go dotty for Covid!

Let's go dotty for Covid!

Let's go dotty for Covid!

As part of our infection control measures in the office we have signed up to the Government's track and trace QR code app

Sep 20, 20201 min read

Are you ready???

Are you ready???

Are you ready???

The government are saying that we are a few weeks behind the European upwards curve for the second wave of Coronavirus.

Sep 19, 20203 min read

Are you a landlord? This is important!

Are you a landlord? This is important!

Are you a landlord? This is important!

New electrical regulations affect attorney and trustee landlords

Sep 12, 20201 min read

What standard should a commissioned care home be working to?

What standard should a commissioned care home be working to?

What standard should a commissioned care home be working to?

Let's start by explaining what a commissioned care home is before we go any further

Sep 10, 20203 min read

What is a care and support plan?

What is a care and support plan?

What is a care and support plan?

Once it has been determined that an individual requires care, whether at home or in a care home setting there must be a care plan

Sep 9, 20203 min read

Temporary changes on will signing

Temporary changes on will signing

Temporary changes on will signing

Statistics show that people have continued to want to make wills during the Covid 19 pandemic.

Sep 8, 20202 min read

I have never heard of direct payments.....

I have never heard of direct payments.....

I have never heard of direct payments.....

Direct payments are financial payments made to individuals to meet some or all of their care costs. They can be used to meet any domiciliar

Aug 22, 20202 min read

Wills: plain and simple they enable you to choose what happens to your estate on death.

Wills: plain and simple they enable you to choose what happens to your estate on death.

Wills: plain and simple they enable you to choose what happens to your estate on death.

Wills: plain and simple they enable you to choose what happens to your estate on death

Jul 23, 20203 min read

No more certified copy lasting powers of attorney?

No more certified copy lasting powers of attorney?

No more certified copy lasting powers of attorney?

The Office of the Public Guardian have launched a new online identification tool

Jul 22, 20201 min read

Its a cremation, but not as you know it!?

Its a cremation, but not as you know it!?

Its a cremation, but not as you know it!?

Cremation by water looks as if it is going to be the new, sustainable alternative to traditional cremation. The process is quite simple.

Jul 21, 20201 min read

Are you thinking about retiring?

Are you thinking about retiring?

Are you thinking about retiring?

Retirement planning is something that none of us actually really think about. We think about retiring

Jul 18, 20204 min read

Remember the Hospice

Remember the Hospice

Remember the Hospice

On 1 April 2020 we were due to begin our annual support for the Heart of Kent Hospice Make a Will month. We wanted to remind you we are...

Apr 7, 20201 min read

Can I stop a Grant of Probate from being issued?

Can I stop a Grant of Probate from being issued?

Can I stop a Grant of Probate from being issued?

As part of a process to challenge a will you can lodge something called a caveat with the Probate Registry.

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Apr 2, 20202 min read

Maidstone Community Support Hub

Maidstone Community Support Hub

Maidstone Community Support Hub

If you live alone or know a neighbour who is vulnerable you may want to register on the Maidstone Borough Council Community Support Hub

Apr 1, 20201 min read

The right way to die?

The right way to die?

The right way to die?

For ourselves and for those we love most dearly, if a doctor told us that our chances of survival were slim would we prefer to be kept alive

Mar 31, 20202 min read

My wife gets everything if I die. Doesn't she?

My wife gets everything if I die. Doesn't she?

My wife gets everything if I die. Doesn't she?

It is surprising how many people become experts in wills and what happens after death when they have had a few beers.

Mar 29, 20202 min read

I don't need to make a will!

I don't need to make a will!

I don't need to make a will!

The reasons that people come up with to avoid making a will are varied. Some say it is because they have nothing to leave,

Mar 28, 20203 min read

No visitors to Maidstone Hospital from today

No visitors to Maidstone Hospital from today

No visitors to Maidstone Hospital from today

As of 8am this morning Maidstone Hospital closed its doors to visitors. This is in order to protect their staff and patients.

Mar 26, 20201 min read

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