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Don’t stick pins in Wills! Advice from West Sussex solicitors Bennett Griffin

Posted on 12/12/11, filed under Wills | No Comments

For once, we are not talking about actual pins or staples or paper clips! In this digital era, we are relying on the internet more and more for everyday matters, such as online banking, shopping and keeping in touch with friends on sites such as Twitter and Facebook.  The downside is that we are having to remember more and more pin numbers and passwords as a result. This is tricky while we… read the rest of “Don’t stick pins in Wills! Advice from West Sussex solicitors Bennett Griffin”

The risk of using an unregulated will writer – West Sussex solicitors comment on the Law Society’s press release

Posted on 29/11/11, filed under Wills | No Comments

As you may have seen in the press recently, there are many will writers out there who are unqualified and unregulated.  There is little remedy available for families who suffer as a result of a poorly drafted will. “The Law Society President, John Wotton, said at the moment anyone in England and Wales can operate as a will writer and sell products that are not fit for purpose.” This warning comes from… read the rest of “The risk of using an unregulated will writer – West Sussex solicitors comment on the Law Society’s press release”

Can’t Take It With You

Posted on 27/01/11, filed under Wills | No Comments

This is the title of a new BBC2 six-part documentary about the importance of making a Will and, more significantly, the benefits of obtaining proper legal advice on the options available when doing so. The programme tackles many of the difficult considerations involved in making a Will; featuring couples on their second marriage and people who want to leave more to one child than the others. There is often a reluctance… read the rest of “Can’t Take It With You”

Consumers must have greater protection in will writing market, says Worthing law firm

Posted on 10/08/10, filed under Wills | No Comments

BENNETT GRIFFIN LLP has called for greater regulation of will-writers to match that of solicitors after BBC Panorama's Wills: The Final Rip Off? revealed the risks of using will-writers. Bennett Griffin LLP is calling for a level playing field in the will writing market to ensure consumers have greater protection against inaccurate or poorly drafted wills, as seen on the Panorama investigation into the unregulated will writing industry aired on Monday… read the rest of “Consumers must have greater protection in will writing market, says Worthing law firm”