Penderlaw Solicitors

We are a trusted and professional firm of Truro solicitors. Please contact us for legal advice on 01872 241408

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As the festive season approaches, Family Law solicitor Rachel Macwilliam discusses ways to try and make Christmas a happier time for families affected by divorce and separation. https://t.co/8CcVVXmkxW #Christmas #Divorced #familylaw #solicitor #Truro

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We're very proud of our colleague Claire Gummow who has recently qualified as a CILEX Lawyer. Claire works in our busy property team. Congratulations Claire! https://t.co/iKR0lK69S3 #cilex #law #Cornwall

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We made the most of the beautiful autumn sunshine this week, as well as our lovely location next to @TruroCathedral , with an outdoor photoshoot of the Penderlaw team for our shiny new website, coming soon! Thank you Simon Burt @ExposurePhotoUK and @EmilyBrownDes . #officelife

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LIFE INSURANCE & INHERITANCE TAX Taking out life insurance is something many of us do to protect our families.  However, doing so without professional advice can tip your Estate over the IHT threshold. Solicitor Lucy Wilton explores this topic. https://t.co/w6FnIj8x9i
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HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR DIGITAL LEGACY? Interesting to hear on @BBCWorldatOne today a piece on Digital Legacy and how to ensure elements of your digital life are managed as you would wish.
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We looked at this on our blog last year https://t.co/wkUgi6f0Cn

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How do we organise the digital life of our loved ones when we die?

Hayley Smith tells #BBCWato about the 'frustrating process' of shutting online accounts down after her husband Matthew died in 2021.

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An estimated 1 in 3 UK families now fall into the category of being described as a blended family. Such families are increasingly involved in bitter inheritance disputes, avoidable with good Estate Planning. Solicitor, Lucy Wilton, explores this topic https://t.co/VHWBGYtNpT

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We’re so excited to have won Small Firm of the Year and the Judges’ Award at @CornwallLawSoc awards which took place @TruroCathedral on Friday 12th July. What a brilliant evening! #cornwallsolicitors #Truro #Cornwall

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ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH A BOUNDARY DISPUTE?
Rachel Macwilliam, solicitor in our Disputes Team, outlines common causes of disputes, clarifies some misconceptions and outlines your options should you find yourself embroiled in a boundary dispute. https://t.co/ULZqsbAF2d #solicitor

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MEET DEMELZA FROM OUR PROPERTY TEAM
Introducing Demelza Dunstan, solicitor in our busy Property team. If you're into your 90s techno, ambient and jungle music, you'll be impressed with her famous person connection! https://t.co/7FnQVm39Kq #solicitorincornwall #Truro

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DO I NEED PROPERTY SEARCHES AS A CASH BUYER?
Demelza Dunstan, one of our Property Solicitors at Penderlaw, answers one of the questions we commonly get asked by cash buyers.
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When / how often should you update your Will?
You may think that once you have made a Will, that your affairs are in order, and you can forget about it. Solicitor, Jason Crocker, explores this subject and answers some FAQs https://t.co/2t98tJab1a #solicitorintruro #updatingmywill

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BUSINESS LPAs - WHY YOU NEED ONE
What would happen to your business if you couldn’t be there to run it? An essential part of any crisis planning for a company or organisation, Solicitor Lucy Wilton, explains the importance of #BusinessLPAs & how they work https://t.co/C9qhd6H17M

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5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY
In the article below, Lucy Wilton, Solicitor at Penderlaw, clarifies a few common misconceptions about these important documents. https://t.co/QopOSxOB9h #solicitorsintruro #LPA #willsandtrusts #probate #truro #cornwall

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Lasting Power of Attorney - FAQs
If one of your New Year resolutions is to get your life admin in order, getting a Lasting Power of Attorney should be pretty high on your list. Here we answer some common questions about Lasting Power of Attorney. https://t.co/xGtgP2v15O

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PROBATE FAQs The practicalities of what needs to be dealt with when someone dies can be daunting. Here are some answers to FAQs on this subject. From paying for the funeral, freezing bank accounts and when IHT is payable. https://t.co/cdx9tNV1m0 #probate #solicitorsintruro

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What should your Estate Agent be telling you?
Trading Standards has issued new guidance on info which should be included in property listings. This now includes broadband speeds and proximity to mining areas, coastal erosion and risk of flooding. https://t.co/fweF6XH4GM

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This week's Money Box Live on @BBCRadio4 was about #PowerofAttorney. @bbcstrictly star #AngelaRippon shared her experiences and a panel of experts answered questions on this topic. Definitely worth a listen. https://t.co/O6Wb5i8RXp #solicitorsintruro #LPA #legalmatters

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Money saving guru Martin Lewis @MoneySavingExp focused recently on the importance of #PowerofAttorney. Here's a link to his programme if you missed it. https://t.co/Q38e4Cpgu3 #lpas #wills #solicitorsincornwall

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@ResFamilyLaw annual awareness week (27 November - 1 December) is focusing this year on the need for legal reform to give cohabiting couples rights if they separate, or if one of them dies. https://t.co/LQZ6iGjqwo
#ABetterWay #FamilyLaw #SolicitorsinTruro #FamilyLawTruro

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Do you live with your partner but are not married?
Currently, unless your assets are held in joint names, you have no guaranteed rights to property, pensions or savings if you separate or one of your dies. Here's an interesting article from the Guardian. https://t.co/T5TYjxYBKY