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Using a Trust for beneficiaries in different circumstances.
In our case study we explore how a Discretionary Trust allows beneficiaries with different circumstances to benefit differently.
Helen Claydon
Mar 271 min read
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A Lifetime Trust can grow in value for the beneficiaries.
This case study illustrates how expert planning from Professional Trustees can increase the value of assets held in Trust.
Helen Claydon
Mar 191 min read
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A Trust for an adult child with mobility issues.
This case study outlines how a well written Trust can benefit an adult child with mobility issues as part of good Estate Planning.
Helen Claydon
Mar 111 min read
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Avoiding Bad Financial Decisions During Grief
Making decisions, when suffering from grief, can seem impossible. Our judgement maybe clouded, and we may act out of character.
Helen Claydon
Mar 33 min read
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Simpler Law Chief Legal Officer shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year award
We are delighted to announce that Helen Claydon has been shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year in the 2025 Modern Law Awards.
Pete Batchelor
Jan 221 min read
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Simpler Law Director Scale-up Entrepreneur Of The Year
We are absolutely thrilled that Simpler Law director, Andrew Townsend, has been awarded East of England Scale-up Entrepreneur of the Year.
Pete Batchelor
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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We Are The Estate Planning Firm Of The Year!
It is with some pride that we can announce we have been announced as the Large Estate Planning Firm of the Year 2024.
Pete Batchelor
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Not just farmers affected by inheritance tax changes in 2024 budget.
As part of the 2024 Budget, Rachel Reaves announced some significant changes to the treatment of assets for Inheritance Tax.
Helen Claydon
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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HAIG Legal Group Proud To Sponsor Community & Charity Champions
The HAIG Legal Group is proud to be involved in the British Wills & Probate Awards as sponsor of the Community & Charity Champions category.
Pete Batchelor
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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Is Inheritance A Right Of Passage Or A Privilege?
Inheritance is the natural result when we pass away and a Will determines who our estate passes to when that time comes.
Helen Claydon
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Simpler Law Shortlisted For Estate Planning Firm Of The Year
Simpler Law are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in the Estate Planning Firm of the Year - Large.
Pete Batchelor
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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By 2045 Legacy And In-Memory Giving Will Rise
By the time 2045 arrives, it is looking likely that the number of gifts left to charities in Will is going to rise from 120,000 to 200,000.
Helen Claydon
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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Almost 50% Of Homeowners Do Not Have A Valid Will
A 2020 survey from Royal London highlighted that almost half of homeowners do not have a valid will.
Helen Claydon
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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…And We Would Walk 117 Miles More.
In the ‘wee small’ hours of 10th August 2024 five brave souls began an adventure across the Peak District in Derbyshire.
Pete Batchelor
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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7 Common Mistakes in Wills, and How to Avoid Them
Often a mistake made when writing a Will is not identified until someone passes away and it is not then possible to correct it.
Helen Claydon
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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How Do Overseas Assets Affect Wills & Estate Planning
The rules regarding overseas assets can be complicated and it is vital that advice is taken if you need to consider it in your will.
Helen Claydon
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Chief Legal Officer Wins Lawyer of the Year
We are excited to share that Chief Legal Officer, Helen Claydon, won Lawyer of the Year Tax & Trusts at the Modern Law Private Client Awards
Pete Batchelor
Jul 9, 20241 min read
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HAIG Legal Group Companies Shortlisted For Four Private Client Awards
We are delighted to share that HAIG Legal Group companies have been shortlisted in four categories at the Modern Law Private Client Awards.
Pete Batchelor
May 16, 20242 min read
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Solicitor at Sister Company Wins “One to Watch” Conveyancer of the Year at National Awards
Mohammed Khaliq, from our sister company Northwood Banks & Co has won the prestigious “One to Watch Conveyancer of the Year award.
Pete Batchelor
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Treble Nominees at the ‘Probies’
Colleagues at our sister company, Fidelis Legal Services, are doubly proud after the announcement of this year’s ‘Probies’ finalists.
Pete Batchelor
Feb 14, 20241 min read
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