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Adam Luke
    • Adam Luke

    • Director - Co-head of Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney
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How long does grant of probate take?

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GOV.UK says you will usually receive a Grant of Probate within 12 weeks of submitting your application, and HMCTS figures for April to June 2026 show an average of around five weeks, with straightforward online applications often dealt with faster. Paper...

The dangers of gifting assets

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Many in the country may still give an involuntary shudder when thinking of the Autumn budget. An unintended consequence of it may see many people seeking to keep their assets away from the clutches of HMRC as far as is legally possible. People should...

Mental Health Awareness

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The new government is hoping to bring in legislation concentrating on improving the nation’s mental health and their well-being. What with the now distant lockdowns, enforced absences from school and social media pressures our children especially have...

What to consider when making a will?

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Introduction Nobody likes to think about making a will, despite it being something that we all should act on. Around one in three people do not have a will, meaning that upon your death you are considered “intestate”. This is far from...

Lasting Powers Of Attorney

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If you have had cause to visit any central or east Kent Hospitals last year, you may have bumped into our advert and associated content in the ‘ League of Friends Magazine ’ freely distributed to patients, their family, friends and visitors...