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Wills & Probate | What are the duties of an executor of a Will?
Carrying out a person's last wishes is not as simple as reading the Will and simply giving out the items listed. That is why in the Will the

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | About the Bereavement Process
A probate professional can take that stress away from you and allow you to bereave for your missed loved one.

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | Distributing An Estate – What If There Isn’t Enough?
If a deceased person’s liabilities exceed their assets, this is called an insolvent estate.
Well, who gets paid first and who gets paid las

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | Property Increase vs Inheritance Tax Liability
We are all aware of the increase in property values has increased substantially in recent times, notably during the pandemic.

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Wills & Probate | Increase of Wills During Covid-19
Research conducted by IRN Research has revealed that only 4% of those surveyed cited the recent pandemic as the reason for them making a...

Penn Tech Admin
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | 7 Good Reasons to Make A Will
Making a Will is not normally high on a list of most people’s priorities, nor is it a particularly engaging activity, but there are...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | Disinheriting Your Children Part 2
In my last article entitled “Disinheriting Your Children” I talked about the abiding feature of English law that you a free to leave your...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | Disinheriting Your Children
An abiding feature of English law is that you a free to leave your estate to whomever you please. Does that mean it is as simple as that...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | Why do you need a proper Will, drafted by a fully qualified solicitor
It doesn’t matter how much or little you have. Make sure your Will is prepared by a FULLY qualified Solicitor.

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | When Should You Make an LPA?
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document that allows you to appoint someone to manage your affairs in the event that you lose mental...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Family Law | Penn Chambers Is Proudly Supporting Those Who Serve | Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to announce we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We have committed to honour the Armed Forces Covenant...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Wills & Probate | What is Deputyship?
Wills & Probate | Deputyship provides protection for them and gives you the legal authority to make important decisions regarding their welf

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Family Law | I Am Married – Should I Have A Will?
A Will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and the care of any minor children. If...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Wills & Probate | Can I Claim?
Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | Property development and investment companies reveal that there is currently an estimated £1.744bn worth...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | Digital Assets on Death
Wills and Probate | Penn Chambers | In today’s ever-expanding digital world, you would probably have to think long and hard to name...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | What Is A Lasting Power of Attorney?
Wills and Probate Solicitors | Penn Chambers | As we grow old it can be more difficult to manage the day to day decisions we all have to mak

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills and Probate | Why it’s important to make a Will AND an LPA at the same time
Why it’s important to make a Will AND an LPA at the same time There is something to making your Will and Lasting Powers of Attorneys...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | The Nil Rate Band and The 7 Year Rule
Shak Inayat | Wills & Probate Solicitor | Penn Chambers

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | The Residence Nil Rate Band and What It Means
Shak Inayat | Wills & Probate Solicitor | The law changes regularly and so to do the tax thresholds. The “Standard” Nil Rate Band v The Resi

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20214 min read


Wills & Probate | The Will To Make A Will
Penn Chambers | Only a very small percentage of the population has a Will. yet, it is one of the most cost-effective ways of..

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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