Your Pension and Divorce Pensions are one of the major assets within the financial settlement of a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership. This includes state pensions, pensions paid by employees and their employers, and personal pensions. During divorce, a judge will consider pensions in the financial settlement to ensure a fair agreement [...]
You instructed us to make your will. What next? Once you have decided to appoint us to create your will, you then need to decide what happens to your property on your death. Before we can create your bespoke will, we need to know a little about you. Such as what you own, your [...]
Why should I make a lasting power of attorney or LPA? We should all make provision for the possibility of becoming incapable of managing our own financial and welfare affairs during our lifetime. This is increasingly important, as the risk of mental incapacity grows through longer lives, a stroke, illness, or accident. This provision [...]
I am appointed as an Executor. Can I handle the administration of the estate without professional advice? The short answer is yes, you can. As part of the process, you can also apply for probate yourself online or by post (if probate is required). You could also choose to deal with the majority of [...]
There are many reasons to make a Will: leaving possessions to friends and loved ones, making sure loved ones are properly provided for and leaving lasting gifts or legacies to a favourite charity. However, a Will is particularly necessary when the law is likely to produce an outcome contrary to your wishes. Some of these reasons [...]
The Bournemouth North Rotary Club’s Donkey Derby and Dog Show, held annually in aid of good causes across Dorset, saw thousands visit Pelhams Park in Kinson on May Bank Holiday 2017. And with stalls, games, snacks and a series of donkey races around the field, there was something for all the family to enjoy. [...]
Social media websites have recently become a widely used medium, and an important part of how people interact in today’s modern culture. We love to tell others when something happens in our lives and often post about it. We update our profiles and professional communications with all manner of triumphs and tragedies. However, many [...]
Congratulations to Lacey Griggs from the family department as she flies home following the August Iceland Challenge 2016. Lacey tackled 37 miles over 2 days over the toughest terrain in Iceland to raise vital funds for Parkinson’s UK. We are very proud of her achievements and inspired by her determination to complete [...]
It is important that you have a current will, regardless of how simple or complex your circumstances. A will enables you to control how your property, investments and possessions are distributed after your death. Without a will, your property and assets will be divided according to what the law says and not your wishes. This [...]
Back in 1939, Bruce Brewer joined Druitts Solicitors in Bournemouth as an Office Boy, you can read a little of his working day below: Recollections of 'J & W H Druitt' Solicitors by Bruce Brewer: Office Boy, Junior Clerk from 1939 to 1943 I joined the well-known firm of Solicitors on February 8th [...]
