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Heterosexual civil partnerships are now legal

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Heterosexual civil partnerships are now legal

After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 has been amended to allow heterosexual couples to formalise their relationship with a civil partnership as an alternative to marriage. This took effect on 31st December 2019.

With approximately 84,000 heterosexual couples expected to form civil partnerships in 2020, we took a closer look at the potential impact of this new status.

In brief, there is not much difference in the treatment of civil partners vs. married couples when it comes to the administration of an estate.

For example, when someone with an existing Will gets married or enters into civil partnership, the Will is automatically revoked, becomes void and must be updated as soon as possible to maintain its validity. Otherwise, that individual’s estate would be distributed according to the rules of intestacy upon their death.

Additionally, any Inheritance Tax exemptions made available to a surviving spouse who is a beneficiary of their spouse’s assets, are equally available to surviving civil partners. Civil partners are also able to transfer their unused nil rate band allowance to their partner in order to reduce the potential tax payable on the second death, akin to spouses.

A key benefit of this option is the stability and legal recognition available to the 3.3 million cohabiting couples in the UK who may desire this assurance, but do not wish to be married.

Please get in touch if you have questions about administering an estate or updating your Will after a significant life event.

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How Abbey Broadway is Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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How Abbey Broadway is Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation developing quickly, we believe it’s important to be transparent about how Abbey Broadway is responding to the outbreak. Our philosophy as a business is to approach this situation with empathy and urgency; Abbey Broadway’s top priority is the health and safety of our employees and of the communities we serve, including our customers, partners and prospects

Employee Travel

All company-related travel and home visits is currently under review. We believe that limiting travel is our safest and best option for reducing the risks of infection. Employees with pre-planned home visit appointments, customer visits, or events are receiving assistance to cancel their travel. For Abbey Broadway consultants in regions with rapid spread and a high number of confirmed cases of coronavirus locally, this will include canceling in-person appointments

Remote Work

Abbey Broadway has always been a strong proponent of remote work receiving hundreds of will writing instructions via our postal and online service. In light of the current situation, we are leaning even more heavily into remote work and is asking potential client to arrange their wills this way

Abbey Broadway Home Visits

For anyone planning a Home visit appointment, or move forward with an in-person meeting with an Abbey Broadway employee, we encourage you to first connect with your Abbey Broadway Consultant to confirm their visit or postpone it. In regions with high- and medium-risk of infection, we discourage in-person meetings and visits for customers, partners, and candidates. And if you’ve recently traveled to an impacted area, we encourage you to cancel your home visit appointment.

In addition to taking the precautions above, we are keeping empathy top of mind. It is a stressful time for our communities around the country, and so we want to do everything we can to minimize panic and maximize safety.

We hope this information is helpful in understanding how Abbey Broadway is responding to coronavirus, and we appreciate the continued support from our employees and customers.

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How Abbey Broadway is Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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How Abbey Broadway is Responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation developing quickly, we believe it’s important to be transparent about how Abbey Broadway is responding to the outbreak. Our philosophy as a business is to approach this situation with empathy and urgency; Abbey Broadway’s top priority is the health and safety of our employees and of the communities we serve, including our customers, partners and prospects

Employee Travel

All company-related travel and home visits is currently under review. We believe that limiting travel is our safest and best option for reducing the risks of infection. Employees with pre-planned home visit appointments, customer visits, or events are receiving assistance to cancel their travel. For Abbey Broadway consultants in regions with rapid spread and a high number of confirmed cases of coronavirus locally, this will include canceling in-person appointments

Remote Work

Abbey Broadway has always been a strong proponent of remote work receiving hundreds of will writing instructions via our postal and online service. In light of the current situation, we are leaning even more heavily into remote work and is asking potential client to arrange their wills this way

Abbey Broadway Home Visits

For anyone planning a Home visit appointment, or move forward with an in-person meeting with an Abbey Broadway employee, we encourage you to first connect with your Abbey Broadway Consultant to confirm their visit or postpone it. In regions with high- and medium-risk of infection, we discourage in-person meetings and visits for customers, partners, and candidates. And if you’ve recently traveled to an impacted area, we encourage you to cancel your home visit appointment.

In addition to taking the precautions above, we are keeping empathy top of mind. It is a stressful time for our communities around the country, and so we want to do everything we can to minimize panic and maximize safety.

We hope this information is helpful in understanding how Abbey Broadway is responding to coronavirus, and we appreciate the continued support from our employees and customers.

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Burnley Will Writing Services

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Home Visit Will Writing Services in Burnley

We’ll Set Up Your Will Quickly and Easily

As part of the Will Writers Network we offer clients a hassle-free service to create your Will in just a quick home visits around 1-2 hrs. Our will writers are based in Burnley  – . Call us today on 0800 368 9770 and get your will sorted

No Forms To Fill In

There are no forms to fill in. We do all the work. All you need to do is answer a few questions.

Convenient home visits in the Burnley postcode area

Our Will Writers provide home visits in the daytime, evening and at weekends – whatever’s most convenient for you. You don’t need to take any time off work.

Our professional Will Writers make it all easy and free from stress. You don’t have to fill out any complicated forms. Your friendly local-based Will Writer will simply ask you all the questions needed to have your Will drafted. This usually takes no longer than 45 to 60 minutes, in the comfort of your own home, at a time to suit you.

Simple Process, Competitive Prices

The process of making a Will is made as simple and easy as possible, without any unnecessary legal jargon, and our Will Writers’ prices are amongst the most competitive on the market, considerably cheaper than solicitors’ fees.

Save Money

Our Prices for standard Wills

Type of Service
 Single Will
 Joint/Mirror Will

Making a Will
 £110.00
 £155.00

Lifetime Storage
 £40.00
 £80.00

Your Local Will Writer in Burnley

All our Wills are individually drafted by legal executives. We do not use fill-in-the-blanks templates. Your Will expresses your own wishes and our professionals can advise you on ways to reduce the burden of inheritance tax.

Your Wishes

A will stands as the legal, written record of your wishes after your death. It is a legally binding document explaining how you wish to be buried, and how you would like to distribute your Estate. It’s gives you complete peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are taken care of, as you want.

Don’t Fall Prey To Intestacy                                                                              

Without a will, your estate is divided according to the rules of intestacy, and your wishes may not be carried out by the person who inherits – especially if you have step-children, who get nothing if you die without a will, and have no say in your burial or your estate under the law of intestacy. These days, it’s not unusual for families to fall out over a dead relative’s estate, and permanent damage is done to previously stable families by greedy relatives.

At the Abbey Broadway we understand the significance of a written Will and what it means to your life. We offer you the very best will writing service in the UK to ensure you avoid any future family disputes and to make certain that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Leave Nothing to Chance.

Your Will is important and must be drawn up by expert Will Writers – at Abbey Broadway we leave no stone unturned to offer you professional will writing services in Burnley, protecting your assets and ensuring your loved ones are cared for as you intend.

We offer professional will writing services and experienced will writing advice, tailored to your own individual circumstances and needs.

The Will Writers Network represents only professional Will Writers who are members of recognised Will Writing Institutes in the UK, and who are signed up to the Will Writers Network Code of Professional Conduct.

Next Steps

To discuss how to put together your own Will in more detail, informally and without obligation, call us today on 0800 368 9770 or use our simple online form by clicking here.

So if you’re looking for help writing your will, let our local will writers visit you where ever you are in the Burnley and you’ll soon have the peace of mind your love ones will be taken care of after your passing. Call us now and let us help you.

Nelson, Barnoldswick, and Colne, Cliviger, Haggate, Harle Syke, Reedley, Worsthorne, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge, Hapton, Barley, Fence, Hapton, Higham, Padiham, Read, Simonstone, Wheatley Lane

Burnley Will Writing Services

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Home Visit Will Writing Services in Burnley

We’ll Set Up Your Will Quickly and Easily

As part of the Will Writers Network we offer clients a hassle-free service to create your Will in just a quick home visits around 1-2 hrs. Our will writers are based in Burnley  – . Call us today on 0800 368 9770 and get your will sorted

No Forms To Fill In

There are no forms to fill in. We do all the work. All you need to do is answer a few questions.

Convenient home visits in the Burnley postcode area

Our Will Writers provide home visits in the daytime, evening and at weekends – whatever’s most convenient for you. You don’t need to take any time off work.

Our professional Will Writers make it all easy and free from stress. You don’t have to fill out any complicated forms. Your friendly local-based Will Writer will simply ask you all the questions needed to have your Will drafted. This usually takes no longer than 45 to 60 minutes, in the comfort of your own home, at a time to suit you.

Simple Process, Competitive Prices

The process of making a Will is made as simple and easy as possible, without any unnecessary legal jargon, and our Will Writers’ prices are amongst the most competitive on the market, considerably cheaper than solicitors’ fees.

Save Money

Our Prices for standard Wills

Type of Service
 Single Will
 Joint/Mirror Will

Making a Will
 £110.00
 £155.00

Lifetime Storage
 £40.00
 £80.00

Your Local Will Writer in Burnley

All our Wills are individually drafted by legal executives. We do not use fill-in-the-blanks templates. Your Will expresses your own wishes and our professionals can advise you on ways to reduce the burden of inheritance tax.

Your Wishes

A will stands as the legal, written record of your wishes after your death. It is a legally binding document explaining how you wish to be buried, and how you would like to distribute your Estate. It’s gives you complete peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are taken care of, as you want.

Don’t Fall Prey To Intestacy                                                                              

Without a will, your estate is divided according to the rules of intestacy, and your wishes may not be carried out by the person who inherits – especially if you have step-children, who get nothing if you die without a will, and have no say in your burial or your estate under the law of intestacy. These days, it’s not unusual for families to fall out over a dead relative’s estate, and permanent damage is done to previously stable families by greedy relatives.

At the Abbey Broadway we understand the significance of a written Will and what it means to your life. We offer you the very best will writing service in the UK to ensure you avoid any future family disputes and to make certain that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Leave Nothing to Chance.

Your Will is important and must be drawn up by expert Will Writers – at Abbey Broadway we leave no stone unturned to offer you professional will writing services in Burnley, protecting your assets and ensuring your loved ones are cared for as you intend.

We offer professional will writing services and experienced will writing advice, tailored to your own individual circumstances and needs.

The Will Writers Network represents only professional Will Writers who are members of recognised Will Writing Institutes in the UK, and who are signed up to the Will Writers Network Code of Professional Conduct.

Next Steps

To discuss how to put together your own Will in more detail, informally and without obligation, call us today on 0800 368 9770 or use our simple online form by clicking here.

So if you’re looking for help writing your will, let our local will writers visit you where ever you are in the Burnley and you’ll soon have the peace of mind your love ones will be taken care of after your passing. Call us now and let us help you.

Nelson, Barnoldswick, and Colne, Cliviger, Haggate, Harle Syke, Reedley, Worsthorne, Dunnockshaw and Clowbridge, Hapton, Barley, Fence, Hapton, Higham, Padiham, Read, Simonstone, Wheatley Lane

Blackburn Will Writing Services

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Home Visit Will Writing Services in Blackburn

We’ll Set Up Your Will Quickly and Easily

As part of the Will Writers Network we offer clients a hassle-free service to create your Will in just a quick home visits around 1-2 hrs. Our will writers are based in Blackburn  – . Call us today on 0800 368 9770 and get your will sorted

No Forms To Fill In

There are no forms to fill in. We do all the work. All you need to do is answer a few questions.

Convenient home visits in the Blackburn postcode area

Our Will Writers provide home visits in the daytime, evening and at weekends – whatever’s most convenient for you. You don’t need to take any time off work.

Our professional Will Writers make it all easy and free from stress. You don’t have to fill out any complicated forms. Your friendly local-based Will Writer will simply ask you all the questions needed to have your Will drafted. This usually takes no longer than 45 to 60 minutes, in the comfort of your own home, at a time to suit you.

Simple Process, Competitive Prices

The process of making a Will is made as simple and easy as possible, without any unnecessary legal jargon, and our Will Writers’ prices are amongst the most competitive on the market, considerably cheaper than solicitors’ fees.

Save Money

Our Prices for standard Wills

Type of Service
 Single Will
 Joint/Mirror Will

Making a Will
 £110.00
 £155.00

Lifetime Storage
 £40.00
 £80.00

Your Local Will Writer in Blackburn

All our Wills are individually drafted by legal executives. We do not use fill-in-the-blanks templates. Your Will expresses your own wishes and our professionals can advise you on ways to reduce the burden of inheritance tax.

Your Wishes

A will stands as the legal, written record of your wishes after your death. It is a legally binding document explaining how you wish to be buried, and how you would like to distribute your Estate. It’s gives you complete peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are taken care of, as you want.

Don’t Fall Prey To Intestacy                                                                              

Without a will, your estate is divided according to the rules of intestacy, and your wishes may not be carried out by the person who inherits – especially if you have step-children, who get nothing if you die without a will, and have no say in your burial or your estate under the law of intestacy. These days, it’s not unusual for families to fall out over a dead relative’s estate, and permanent damage is done to previously stable families by greedy relatives.

At the Abbey Broadway we understand the significance of a written Will and what it means to your life. We offer you the very best will writing service in the UK to ensure you avoid any future family disputes and to make certain that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Leave Nothing to Chance.

Your Will is important and must be drawn up by expert Will Writers – at Abbey Broadway we leave no stone un turned to offer you professional will writing services in Blackburn, protecting your assets and ensuring your loved ones are cared for as you intend.

We offer professional will writing services and experienced will writing advice, tailored to your own individual circumstances and needs.

The Will Writers Network represents only professional Will Writers who are members of recognised Will Writing Institutes in the UK, and who are signed up to the Will Writers Network Code of Professional Conduct.

Next Steps

To discuss how to put together your own Will in more detail, informally and without obligation, call us today on 0800 368 9770 or use our simple online form by clicking here.

So if you’re looking for help writing your will, let our local will writers visit you where ever you are in the Blackburn and you’ll soon have the peace of mind your love ones will be taken care of after your passing. Call us now and let us help you.

 Burnley, Accrington, Barnoldswick, Clitheroe, Colne, Darwen, Nelson and Rossendale
Blackburn, Bank Hey, Belthorn , Blackamoor, Clayton-le-Dale, Guide, Knuzden, Mellor, Ramsgreave, Rishton, Salesbury, Shadsworth, Sunnybower, Tottleworth, Whitebirk, Wilpshire,Beardwood, Balderstone, Cherry Tree, Feniscowles, Griffin, Holly Tree, Livesey, Mellor, Mellor Brook, Mill Hill, Osbaldeston, Pleasington, Witton, Dinckley, Great Harwood, Langho

Blackburn Will Writing Services

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Home Visit Will Writing Services in Blackburn

We’ll Set Up Your Will Quickly and Easily

As part of the Will Writers Network we offer clients a hassle-free service to create your Will in just a quick home visits around 1-2 hrs. Our will writers are based in Blackburn  – . Call us today on 0800 368 9770 and get your will sorted

No Forms To Fill In

There are no forms to fill in. We do all the work. All you need to do is answer a few questions.

Convenient home visits in the Blackburn postcode area

Our Will Writers provide home visits in the daytime, evening and at weekends – whatever’s most convenient for you. You don’t need to take any time off work.

Our professional Will Writers make it all easy and free from stress. You don’t have to fill out any complicated forms. Your friendly local-based Will Writer will simply ask you all the questions needed to have your Will drafted. This usually takes no longer than 45 to 60 minutes, in the comfort of your own home, at a time to suit you.

Simple Process, Competitive Prices

The process of making a Will is made as simple and easy as possible, without any unnecessary legal jargon, and our Will Writers’ prices are amongst the most competitive on the market, considerably cheaper than solicitors’ fees.

Save Money

Our Prices for standard Wills

Type of Service
 Single Will
 Joint/Mirror Will

Making a Will
 £110.00
 £155.00

Lifetime Storage
 £40.00
 £80.00

Your Local Will Writer in Blackburn

All our Wills are individually drafted by legal executives. We do not use fill-in-the-blanks templates. Your Will expresses your own wishes and our professionals can advise you on ways to reduce the burden of inheritance tax.

Your Wishes

A will stands as the legal, written record of your wishes after your death. It is a legally binding document explaining how you wish to be buried, and how you would like to distribute your Estate. It’s gives you complete peace of mind knowing that your loved ones are taken care of, as you want.

Don’t Fall Prey To Intestacy                                                                              

Without a will, your estate is divided according to the rules of intestacy, and your wishes may not be carried out by the person who inherits – especially if you have step-children, who get nothing if you die without a will, and have no say in your burial or your estate under the law of intestacy. These days, it’s not unusual for families to fall out over a dead relative’s estate, and permanent damage is done to previously stable families by greedy relatives.

At the Abbey Broadway we understand the significance of a written Will and what it means to your life. We offer you the very best will writing service in the UK to ensure you avoid any future family disputes and to make certain that your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Leave Nothing to Chance.

Your Will is important and must be drawn up by expert Will Writers – at Abbey Broadway we leave no stone un turned to offer you professional will writing services in Blackburn, protecting your assets and ensuring your loved ones are cared for as you intend.

We offer professional will writing services and experienced will writing advice, tailored to your own individual circumstances and needs.

The Will Writers Network represents only professional Will Writers who are members of recognised Will Writing Institutes in the UK, and who are signed up to the Will Writers Network Code of Professional Conduct.

Next Steps

To discuss how to put together your own Will in more detail, informally and without obligation, call us today on 0800 368 9770 or use our simple online form by clicking here.

So if you’re looking for help writing your will, let our local will writers visit you where ever you are in the Blackburn and you’ll soon have the peace of mind your love ones will be taken care of after your passing. Call us now and let us help you.

 Burnley, Accrington, Barnoldswick, Clitheroe, Colne, Darwen, Nelson and Rossendale
Blackburn, Bank Hey, Belthorn , Blackamoor, Clayton-le-Dale, Guide, Knuzden, Mellor, Ramsgreave, Rishton, Salesbury, Shadsworth, Sunnybower, Tottleworth, Whitebirk, Wilpshire,Beardwood, Balderstone, Cherry Tree, Feniscowles, Griffin, Holly Tree, Livesey, Mellor, Mellor Brook, Mill Hill, Osbaldeston, Pleasington, Witton, Dinckley, Great Harwood, Langho

Power of attorney refund scheme launched

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A refund scheme for those who have been overcharged for their power of attorney fees was launched on the 1st February 2018.

In an announcement made by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the refunds are being offered to those who may have been charged more than was necessary when they applied to register for powers of attorney between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017.

According to the MoJ, the process to register for enduring powers of attorney became more efficient during this period and as a result, operating costs for the Office of the Public Guardian came down. However, the fee charged for the application did not reduce in line with this. The fee was subsequently lowered by the MoJ, a change which came into effect 1 April 2017.

In an announcement made by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), the refunds are being offered to those who may have been charged more than was necessary when they applied to register for powers of attorney between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017.

Plans to repay those who were overcharged were originally announced in July last year. At the time, the expected total was around the £89 million mark.

According to the MoJ, the process to register for enduring powers of attorney became more efficient during this period and as a result, operating costs for the Office of the Public Guardian came down. However, the fee charged for the application did not reduce in line with this. The fee was subsequently lowered by the MoJ, a change which came into effect 1 April 2017.

Now, they have launched a refund scheme for those who paid the higher fee during the qualifying period.

Claims for full and partial refunds can be made by the donor via an online service, with only one form needing to be completed for each.

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the number of applications eligible for the refund is around 1.7 million.

A number of regulatory organisations and professionals from within the sector have shared their thoughts on the launch of the refund scheme.

“We are delighted that the Ministry of Justice has launched a refund scheme to reimburse customers for the overcharging of registration fees of Powers of Attorney, which extends back to 1st April 2013.  This will affect customers who registered documents between 1st April 2013 to 31st March 2017, who will now have to seek a partial refund of the fees that they paid.

 We encourage anyone who has been overcharged in the last four years to apply for their partial refund, by online application or a telephone call, to the OPG.”

For those who believe they are eligible, claims can be made here: www.claim-power-of-attorney-refund.service.gov.uk

Govt sets out new rules on Funeral Expenses Payments

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The Government sets out new rules on Funeral Expenses Payments

The government has announced several changes to the eligibility conditions relating to the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payments scheme that will take effect from 2 April.

The scheme allows people on a low income and in need of help to pay for a funeral to claim a Funeral Expenses Payment, which must be paid back to the government if the claimant receives money from the deceased’s estate.

Under the changes, claimants will be able to receive contributions from charities, relatives or friends without them being deducted from the overall sum payable towards funeral costs.

Additionally, from April, claimants can make an application within six months of the funeral date for help with funeral costs instead of the current three months. They will also have the option of submitting any evidence needed in support of their claim electronically.

Royal London funeral cost expert Louise Eaton-Terry said the changes were welcome, but missed the mark on the “biggest issue” facing bereaved families.

“It’s good to see small changes being made to the Funeral Payment process but the government has ignored the biggest issue,” she said. “Funeral costs continue to increase above inflation year on year, with our research showing that bereaved families who qualify for the fund face a shortfall of more than £2,000 to cover the cost of a funeral.

“While these reforms are a step in the right direction, they fail to address the value of the award, and we want the government to go further and commit to increasing the social fund funeral expenses payment.”

According to Royal London, the average cost of a funeral in the UK is £3,784 – an increase of 3% from 2016, and those who struggle to pay funeral costs take on an average debt of £1,680.