How many Executors should you appoint?

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“More than one” would be the advice of the Wills specialists at Fraser Dawbarns. Choosing your executors is an important part of making a Will. They will be responsible for dealing with your affairs after your death and administering your estate as set out in your Will. Many people appoint one or more relatives or […]

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Why use a trusted advisor to prepare your Will?

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Seema Solanki, a partner at Fraser Dawbarns Solicitors, and the current Chair of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Cambridge Committee was recently interviewed by the BBC about the importance of ensuring that your Will is prepared by someone best placed to help you.   With Will writing services not regulated in England […]

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Fraser Dawbarns expands Wills and Estate Planning team

Fraser Dawbarns has expanded its specialist Wills and Estate Planning team with the recruitment of three additional solicitors into its King’s Lynn and Wisbech offices.   The new joiners are Danielle Dennis-Betts, Rachel Parker and Debora Candeias. All three are solicitors and Danielle and Rachel join as Associates in the firm.  Danielle previously worked for […]

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How Can I Make Life Easier For Those Left Behind?

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As a lawyer who specialises in Estate Administration, Sarah Lamb is given information in many different forms by family members when someone dies. Some still have paper copies of bills, bank statements and so on, but increasingly records, and in some cases assets, are digital. She explains here what people can do during their lifetime […]

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Do You Need a Letter of Wishes?

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What is a letter of wishes? A letter of wishes is a confidential document that expresses your personal wishes about how you would like things to be done after your death. Although a letter of wishes is most frequently drafted at the same time as making or updating your Will, it can be created separately […]

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