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Participating in the Will Aid campaign offers a unique opportunity for solicitors to grow their client base while supporting UK charities. By waiving your fee for writing basic Wills and encouraging voluntary donations, you can enhance your firm's profile and contribute to important causes. With comprehensive PR support from the Will Aid team, including press releases, local media coverage, and social media tools, you'll maximise your campaign impact.

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Will Aid: Unlock publicity for your firm while helping those who need it most
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Wills and Probate

Will Aid: Unlock publicity for your firm while helping those who need it most

Participating in the Will Aid campaign offers a unique opportunity for solicitors to grow their client base while supporting UK charities. By waiving your fee for writing basic Wills and encouraging voluntary donations, you can enhance your firm’s profile and contribute to important causes. With comprehensive PR support from the Will Aid team, including press releases, local media coverage, and social media tools, you’ll maximise your campaign impact.

How UK Heir Hunters Differ From Their International Counterparts
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Wills and Probate

How UK Heir Hunters Differ From Their International Counterparts

Heir hunters, also known as probate genealogists, play a crucial role in locating missing or unknown heirs to estates left behind by deceased individuals. While the core function of heir hunting remains consistent across different regions, the approach, legal frameworks, and operational methods can vary significantly from one country to another. Here’s a closer look […]

Heir Hunters: Ethical Considerations And Best Practices
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Wills and Probate

Heir Hunters: Ethical Considerations And Best Practices

For legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of heir hunting, Blanchard’s latest article offers a fascinating insight into this unique and often misunderstood niche.

Read about how they navigate ethical considerations, ensure transparency, and uphold privacy standards to connect people with their rightful inheritance.

How To Recover An Unclaimed Estate
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Wills and Probate

How To Recover An Unclaimed Estate

Blanchards discusses the complexities and opportunities of unclaimed estates, which are assets left behind by deceased individuals without clear heirs.
Reasons for unclaimed estates include lack of estate planning, unknown heirs, legal disputes, and absence of an executor.

The cost of dying in 2024
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Wills and Probate

The cost of dying in 2024

The latest SunLife report highlights the alarming surge in the UK’s cost of dying, reaching £9,658. Families face financial strain amid rising expenses and limited government aid.

Blanchards Ltd offers crucial support in probate matters, aiding families and law firms through expert guidance and specialised services, easing the burden during difficult times.

Navigating empty probate properties and getting them ready for a successful auction
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Wills and Probate

Navigating empty probate properties and getting them ready for a successful auction

Probate solicitors, and the clients they represent, grapple with the complex challenges presented by vacant probate properties. Successfully managing such properties requires a delicate balance of sensitivity and efficiency, underscoring the necessity for a nuanced approach tailored to legal intricacies. The process commences with a meticulous property assessment customised to the distinct characteristics of each […]

Blanchards’ Expertise in Handling Empty Properties for the Legal Sector
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Wills and Probate

Blanchards’ Expertise in Handling Empty Properties for the Legal Sector

Dealing with empty properties can be a complex and delicate task. Empty properties often come with a multitude of responsibilities, ranging from ensuring the security of the premises to managing the valuable assets left behind. In this challenging landscape, Blanchards stands as a reliable partner for wills and probate solicitors in the UK, offering comprehensive services that ease the burden of managing empty properties.

Will Aid: Why doing good is good for your business
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Will Aid: Why doing good is good for your business

Helping others and supporting the local community is one of the main reasons why law firms sign up to take part in Will Aid each year.

But there are a whole host of business benefits to being part of Will Aid – such as meeting new clients, boosting staff morale, and raising your solicitors’ local profile.

Remember A Charity Week: What’s it all about?
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Wills and Probate

Remember A Charity Week: What’s it all about?

Remember A Charity encourages the general public to consider how they can impact the world beyond their lifetime by leaving a gift to their favourite charities and supporting vital services for future generations. The national awareness week, running 11-17 September 2023 is a key opportunity for solicitors and professional Will-writers to open up conversations around charitable estates and the relevant tax breaks linked with legacy giving. This campaign draws together almost 200 charities from across the country, and over 800 solicitors and Will-writers all championing the message of giving from your Will.

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