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Dementia – Care Home Fees

Taking the difficult decision to move a loved one into a care home is a big step.  There’s no set correct time and it depends on a number of factors including their wishes and medical needs.  There is only a small possibility that care home funding is free, it is dependant on your health issues and [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:33+00:00July 29th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Dementia – Care Home Fees

Bournemouth Rocks 2019

  Bournemouth Rocks 2019 is taking place on Saturday 20 July, on the playing field at St Peters School in Southbourne.  Bournemouth Rocks is an award-winning charity concert, bring a picnic or enjoy the hog roast/barbeque and listen to a variety of music acts on a fabulous summer evening.  Acts performing include Jukebox3, Enrico Nadai, Dynamix [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:33+00:00July 16th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Bournemouth Rocks 2019

Dementia – Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyships

    Dementia affects around 10% of over 65’s throughout the world.    As dementia progresses people lose the ability (or mental capacity) to make decisions along with a number of other symptoms. Many people will know someone who has Alzheimer’s, the commonest form of dementia. Often people believe there is an automatic right for their spouse or [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:33+00:00July 15th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Dementia – Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyships

It’s time to think about your Digital Assets

    Digital Assets are assets stored in a digital or online form.    This covers information stored on computers, tablets, mobile phones and other devices.  Also email accounts, social media profiles, domain names, online storage resources as well as financial assets such as balances in PayPal, eBay or online bank accounts. Most people to store [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:33+00:00July 1st, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on It’s time to think about your Digital Assets

Kinson Donkey Derby Dog Show and Fete 2019

  The weather is looking perfect for Bank Holiday Monday Annual Grand Donkey Derby, Dog Show and Fete at Pelhams Park, Kinson BH10 7LH. This Annual May Day event, in 2019 on Monday 6th May is organised and run by Bournemouth North Rotary Club.  It’s a great day out for people of the local area and [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:33+00:00May 2nd, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Kinson Donkey Derby Dog Show and Fete 2019

Why use a Probate Solicitor?

    Managing the estate of someone who has died, otherwise known as probate, can be a daunting and upsetting time. As well as the emotional stress of losing a loved one, it can be difficult grasp the legal process involved. Often there are a number of tax and legal issues to consider, which increases [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:34+00:00January 18th, 2019|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Why use a Probate Solicitor?

Merry Christmas 2018

    Our office will close for Christmas and New Year at 1pm on Friday 21st December 2018 and will re-open at 9am on Wednesday 2nd January 2019.   Everyone at Druitts would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  

By |2020-01-13T10:00:34+00:00December 21st, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Merry Christmas 2018

Parkinson’s UK Fundraiser

  Lacey Griggs is organising a Family Fun and Games Day.  The event at Wallisdown Conservative Club, 8 Canford Road, Wallisdown, Bournemouth BH11 8UA, is to support Parksinson's UK. Lacey, a Legal Secretary at Druitts, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s 7 years ago.  She decided to help increase the awareness of Parkinson ’s and raise vital funds [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:35+00:00June 28th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Parkinson’s UK Fundraiser

Relationship breakdown and your Will

    A Will is something everybody should hold, so in the event of your death your wishes are understood.  A Will is particularly important following the difficult and emotional time of separation and divorce.   There are lots of things to think about and arrange however, it is advisable to review your existing Will or [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:35+00:00June 21st, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Relationship breakdown and your Will

Bournemouth Rocks – A Charity Concert

    Bournemouth Rocks is a charity concert to commemorate 100 years since the end of World War 1.  Raising much needed funds for smaller local charities including  Stable Family Home Trust, Pilgrim Bandits and supporting mental health locally. Bournemouth Rocks is on Saturday 21 July 2018, and organised by Janet Coope, who works here at [...]

By |2020-01-13T10:00:36+00:00May 14th, 2018|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Bournemouth Rocks – A Charity Concert