At this time of year we are all often so ‘busy’ with Christmas preparations that we forget to focus on what is truly important – time with precious family and friends! In this line of work, we often see families at their very best and indeed at their very worst! In the event of death or planning for a time…
8th November 2016
Stamping out the stereotype – Illuminate Legal, Odiham
Having ten years experience in private practice, Rebecca Reid at Illuminate Legal in Odiham knows all about the ‘perception’ of solicitors in the public eye. Many people find it hard to get away from the stereotypical dusty solicitors office filled with boring, dull and wealthy legal professionals who wouldn’t understand ‘everyday’ life, charge by the minute and seemingly (!) enjoy…
Which? Report that only one in five parents have legally named guardians for their minor children. * When we consider how much time and effort we put in to working hard to look after our children, helping them at school, ensuring they have a nice, safe and secure home, planning for their futures, it seems strange that so few people…
6th October 2016
How can a solicitor help in the event of death?
When someone dies it is often a very difficult and emotional time. There seems to be so much to do and yet there is also a gaping hole, which no amount of ‘busying’ oneself can fill. If the deceased left some money or assets, family hope that matters have been left ‘in order’. Culturally, the discussion of money is a…
30th September 2016
UK Older People’s Day – 1st October 2016
1st October 2016 is UN International Day of the Older Person, known in the UK as Older People’s Day. This is a day of celebration of the older person and their value within society. It also is an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues and challenges of ageing in today’s busy world. It is so important that older people…
18th September 2016
What exactly is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an extremely powerful document. It enables us to appoint someone to deal with our affairs if we are mentally or physically unable to do so for ourselves. Many business people prepare an LPA if they have to travel frequently so that someone can act for them if they are overseas. Lots of older…
6th September 2016
What about me? Do I really need a Will?
Making a Will is something that very few of us want to think about. To consider what may happen in the event of death is too difficult for most of us to imagine and so we just get on with living, with the odd thought that we should get things in order one day. In England, making a Will is…
1st September 2016
Illuminate Legal launches in Odiham, Hampshire
Illuminate Legal is a new type of law firm based in Odiham, Hampshire. We provide experienced private client legal services including Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate and Elderly Client work and visit our clients in their own homes to make the process as pain-free and personalised as possible. We firmly believe that the provision of good quality legal services, presented…