Is Your Will Up To Date? Here’s Why It Matters.

By colin | March 6, 2025

This ‘Update Your Will Week’ (3rd – 9th March 2025), we’re joining The Association of Lifetime Lawyers to raise awareness around the importance of keeping wills up to date. A will isn’t just a legal document – it’s your voice, your wishes and your legacy. Yet many people don’t realise how quickly life changes, which…

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A Guide To Future-Proofing

By colin | January 29, 2025

The beginning of a new year is a time where many people will be looking to get their affairs in order as they plan for the future. With changes introduced by the 2024 Autumn Budget and cases of illnesses such as dementia continuing to rise, it is now more important than ever to ensure that…

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The Autumn Budget 2024: What it means for you and your Estate Planning

By colin | November 13, 2024

On Wednesday 30th October, the delivery of the Autumn Budget 2024 saw the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announce major tax changes, most notably in relation to Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The changes are set to impact many, from farmers and business owners to bereaved families. RDP solicitor, Sam Saysell, summarises the major announcements that…

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RDP lawyer awarded ‘gold standard’ accreditation

By colin | September 24, 2024

Katie Love of RDP Law has been recognised with national accreditation for their expertise in legal support for older and vulnerable clients, their families and carers. The accreditation is awarded by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, the organisation setting the standard for the highest quality legal advice in specialist areas, such as wills, powers of…

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Private Client ‘Jargon Buster’

By colin | July 31, 2024

Explore and download our ‘Jargon Buster’ where we break down common legal terms used in will drafting, probate and estate administration to help you better understand and manage your legal matters. RDP Jargon Buster 2024   To discuss anything covered in this document with our Individuals team call 01633 413500.

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Holiday Checklist

By colin | May 22, 2024

Katie Love explores why it is so important to have a Will in place when planning your annual family holiday. Choosing the right location, the nicest hotel and the most convenient flight times are all things we consider when it’s time for the annual family holiday. However, should we be adding Wills to that checklist?…

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Where there’s a Will…

By colin | March 14, 2024

  The start of a new year traditionally brings hope of a fresh start and better times. With 2024 expected to be another year of political and economic uncertainty, planning for the future and preparing for the unexpected has never been more important. Katie Love is a Lawyer and Associate in the Private Client team…

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Safeguard Your Future

By colin | November 9, 2023

A report by the Alzheimer’s Society revealed that it is projected that over 1 million people in the UK will be suffering with dementia by 2025. This means it is now more important than ever to ensure that that we plan for a time when we may no longer have the mental capacity to make…

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A Fresh Start for 2023

By colin | January 4, 2023

The start of a new year traditionally brings hope of a fresh start and better times. With 2023 expected to be another year of uncertainty, planning for the future and preparing for the unexpected has never been more important. Katie Love, an Associate at RDP Law and an Affiliate of the Society for Trust and…

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