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Free Wills Month in October 2024

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Make or update your simple Will for free* Free Wills Month brings together a group of well-respected charities to offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their simple Wills written or updated free of charge by using solicitors...

What needs to go into a Will and into a letter of wishes?

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When you make your Will, you may wonder whether or not you also need to write a letter of wishes.  The key distinction is that your will is a legally binding document.  While a letter of wishes is not legally binding, it can offer flexibility and...

Packaging - is your supply contract tightly packed?

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If you rely on the supply of packaging from a third party, you may be at risk in a number of ways. Does the quality meet your brand standards? Do the materials fulfil the environmental specification? How much wastage is acceptable? Will you suffer a...

Twenty five years at CW from being a newly qualified solicitor

Duncan Morter
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25 years ago on 6 September 2024, Duncan Morter, our Managing Director, started as a newly qualified solicitor at Crombie Wilkinson. Here we discuss with him how the last 25 years have been and what his thoughts are for the future.    What were...

What is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?

Greg Cross
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When you meet that special person, get engaged and start to daydream of your married life ahead, the last thing on your mind is the practical financial arrangements in the event of separation. It might be that you are set to inherit the family business, and...

Joint Venture Farming

Amy Clarkson
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Working together with another farmer, by combining resources and sharing risks, can have various benefits for each party. For example, it could enable a farmer to take a step back from day-to-day activities whilst providing an opportunity for new entrants...

Can you claim interest on money owed to your business?

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If your business is owed money, the impact on cash flow can be considerable. Since interest rates have improved you could also be losing potential returns on investment, so it is important to keep a tight control on business debts. When chasing late...

Resolving an energy supply dispute to reduce business disruption

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All businesses rely on energy supplies to allow them to trade to some extent. Even if your business does not use large amounts of energy for manufacturing or other related work, it will require reliable lighting, heating, and internet supplies to conduct...

Are electronic agreements the best way forward?

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With the rise of the digital era and advances in technology, we have seen and will continue to see growth in the use of electronic contracts to conclude legal agreements between parties. While there are advantages in terms of speed and remote access, there...

Pitfalls with bank accounts under a financial LPA

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As an attorney under a financial lasting power of attorney (LPA), you will play an important role in safeguarding the financial interests of a vulnerable individual.  Understanding the legal framework, recognising common pitfalls, and implementing...

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