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15th August 2023 | Wills

Cohabiting couples and making a Will

According to the latest research from the 2021 Office for National Statistics Census, a growing number of couples are living together who are not married. However, it remains a common misconception that cohabiting couples have the same legal rights as...

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07th August 2023 | Wills

CMA Probes Unregulated Will Writers

Due to a rise in complaints and concerns over poor service, unfair costs and contract terms, the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”) have begun further investigations into legal services provided by unregulated Will Writers. Key takeaways The Law Gazette recently...

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28th July 2023 | Probate & Power of Attorney

Grant of Probate: Everything You Need to Know

Understanding the Basics of Probate What is Probate? Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies. It involves proving in court that a deceased person’s will is valid, identifying and inventorying the deceased person’s property, having the...

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17th July 2023 | Court of Protection

What are the responsibilities of a Lay Deputy?

The Court of Protection presides over the affairs of a person who is deemed as lacking the mental capacity to manage their own property & finances and/or their health & welfare. In some circumstances, a professional Deputy is appointed by...

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17th July 2023 | Community & Events, OM&M News

OM&M are ‘Leighton Buzzard Business of the Year 2023’ Silver winners

Collecting our silver award for ‘Leighton Buzzard Business of the Year 2023’ Osborne Morris & Morgan’s commitment to Leighton Buzzard has been recognised with a silver award in the 2023 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards. The local law firm were the...

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17th July 2023 | Conveyancing

7 Top tips for finding the right Conveyancing Solicitor

Buying a house is a significant milestone in anyone’s life. It involves numerous legal, financial, and administrative processes that can be overwhelming for individuals who lack experience in real estate transactions. This is where a solicitor plays a crucial role...

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30th June 2023 | Wills

What is the Residence NRB and why is it important?

There are several completely legitimate ways to reduce the burden of Inheritance Tax. The most recent to be introduced is the Residence Nil-Rate Band (NRB).

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29th June 2023 | Personal Injury, Trusts

Personal Injury Trust — Most frequently asked questions

Like any legal matter, PI trusts can be complex, so we have answered your personal injury trust most frequently asked questions.

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Deeds of Variation: How to change a Will after a death

If you are a beneficiary of a Will left by someone who has now died, you have the right to draw up a legal document called Deed of Variation (DOV) to redirect your inheritance.

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22nd June 2023 | OM&M News, Wills

Career Stories – Melody Ogbebor

Meet Melody! Melody joined Osborne Morris & Morgan Solicitors in 2021 as a Paralegal and qualified as a Solicitor in September 2022. She currently works within our Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney & Probate department. She graduated with an LLB...

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21st June 2023 | Community & Events, OM&M News

Enter our 2023 Children’s ‘Colour the Train’ Competition

Enter our Children’s ‘Colour the Train’ competition for the chance to win a Family Ticket to Woburn Safari Park and a Children’s Games Hamper. This July, the Leighton-Linslade Carnival is back, celebrating the usual carnival festivities in Parsons Close Recreation...

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14th June 2023 | Wills

The importance of having a Digital Legacy

When we lose a loved one, we often find comfort in the memories they leave behind. However, with many of these memories now stored digitally, in today’s society, families are in danger of losing this precious shared history. Having access...

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