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Wills & Probate

	•	Preparation of Wills - see our guide
	•	Preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney
	•	Tax Planning
	•	Trusts
	•	Administration of Estates
	•	Disputes relating to Wills Trusts and Estates

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been operating in Staffordshire and the West Midlands and acts as a secondary response to Derbyshire. It has changed its name from County Air Ambulance and has recently undergone a restructuring and we are asking anyone who has left a legacy in their will to an air ambulance charity to contact Helen Vorley on 01283 531366 so we can check that your legacy is going to the correct charity.

You can find more information on the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at

http://www.midlandsairambulance.com

Solicitors for the Elderly call for urgent regulation of will writing

Solicitors for the Elderly fears that thousands of people are putting themselves at risk of being cheated by unscrupulous salesmen who offer to write their wills but are not adequately qualified, trained or insured. Read more

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Helen's advice regarding Online Wills - Public beware

As a long standing and well regarded law firm in this area, we feel it our duty to draw people’s attention to the pitfalls and potential disasters of using an online Will service. (read more)

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How to stop unwanted direct mail to the deceased -

Helen advises that there is a free service, backed by the government which has a simple registration process. This can help avoid the distress caused by unwanted mail. Follow the link to take advantage of this service - www.the-bereavement-register.org.uk

Oct 09

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Is the Court Of Protection working - a defence

Helen says:

“The Court of Protection plays a central role in protecting the vulnerable from financial abuse. There clearly have been teething problems but Solicitors for the Elderly together with other professional bodies have been sharing their concerns and working to help resolve issues.” Read the full article

Oct 09

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	Testimonials: January 2012 Thank you for your letter clarifying the position and for your prompt help in this matter.- Mr VHL November 2011 Thank you for your kind words about Mr & Mrs C and for the excellent way you conducted the meeting.- Mr & Mrs PH August 2011 Thank you and also Miss Paterson for all the help and advice you gave me regarding my husband's estate.-Mrs BL August 2011 Thank you for your time and effort in producing wills for us. We have found your practice a joy to work with, thanks again. - Mr & Mrs MW July 2011 I would like to say a big thank you for the help and support you have given to my sister in this very difficult and emotional time. - LB April 2011 Helen, many thanks for your attention and diligence. - DV Helen, thank you for all your hard work and your help. - JS April 2011 Please accept my sincere thanks for your help and assistance in preparing our wills.-TC March 2011 I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for your work in dealing with my father's estate and wish you well for the future. -HW March 2010 Our many thanks Helen, we could not have done this without you. - HG March 2010 Helen, many thanks for all your help, and Mr Astle. I really appreciate it, I am so grateful at last to have a current Will in place that makes sense. - JH

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Helen Vorley hvorley@astlepaterson.co.uk