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What are digital assets in a Will?

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When writing your  Will , you will naturally consider your assets such as your property and valuables; however you should also be considering those online assets that you will invariably use every day that your Executors will need access to. We explain...

Parker Bullen to offer Free Wills Scheme with Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance

Ashley Partridge
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Local law firm, Parker Bullen, are pleased to be working closely with local charity, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, on offering their supporters the opportunity to write their Will for free. The law firm, with offices in Salisbury, Andover, Romsey and...

Parker Bullen comes to Witney

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We are delighted to announce that we have have opened our new office in the picturesque town of Witney. The firm, with offices in Andover, Romsey and Salisbury, has now opened an office in Wittas House on Station Lane.   Sarah Dureau  and...

What are the steps involved in selling a business?

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For most people, selling their business is a once in a lifetime event, unless of course you are a serial entrepreneur! Regardless of whether you have been through the process before, selling your business is not a decision that you take lightly and the...

Law firm shortlisted for prestigious Property Award

Tom Bessant
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We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Property Law Firm of the Year at the South Coast Property Awards. With offices in Andover, Romsey and Salisbury, we have grown significantly in the last 12 months, particularly within...

Parker Bullen welcomes new Family Solicitor

Jason Evans
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We are delighted to announce that our Romsey team continues to grow with the addition of  Adam Pinkney , a specialist  Family, Divorce and Relationships  Solicitor. Adam qualified as a Solicitor in March this year after completing his...

Trouble with ground rent: what does the future hold for leaseholders?

Tom Bessant
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Property ownership has been on the Government’s agenda for many years with the aim to address the challenges some people encounter. The Government has now focused its attention on leasehold properties and from the end of this month will implement a ban...

What is a green lease in commercial property?

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When asked about priorities for the coming years, most business owners will state that enhancing their environmental, social and economic sustainability policies is a key area of focus.  There are various ways that a business can reduce their carbon...

Action against dementia; your Lasting Power of Attorney Checklist

Hannah Goodeve
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Receiving a diagnosis of dementia will be life changing, and understandably there is some hesitation about approaching the subject.  There are currently 900,000 people in the UK living with dementia with this expected to rise with each year that...

When should I update my Will?

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Writing a Will  is one of the most sensible decisions you will make, but it is also important to keep this Will updated.  It is recommended that you update your Will after any significant life changing event; Our  Wills, Probate and Estate...

Writing a Will Checklist - the 9 considerations when writing your Will

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We all know the importance of having a Will in place, yet almost half of the people in the UK do not have one.  We understand that this can be a daunting experience and one where we need to consider life after we have passed on, but having a Will is a...

Celebrations as our Romsey office turns One

Gareth Horner
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We are delighted to be celebrating the very first birthday of our office in Romsey. Located on The Hundred in the heart of the town, the office was opened in May 2021, headed up by Partner and family law expert  Jason Evans , who joined the firm to...

Congratulations to our new Equity Partners

Gareth Horner
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We are pleased to be starting our new Financial Year with the announcement that four of our key members of staff have become Equity Partner as of 1 st  May. Suzanne Foster ,  Jason Evans  and  Tom Bessant  are all being promoted...

Lasting Powers of Attorney and discretionary investment management

Ashley Partridge
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Having a  Lasting Power of Attorney  (LPA) in place for your financial decisions, which includes management of your investments, is vitally important to protect you and your loved ones in the future.  Ashley Partridge , Partner in our ...

Divorce in 2022 - what is a no fault divorce?

Jason Evans
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If you are contemplating divorce, we know that you will have multiple questions about the steps involved, the grounds for divorce and the wider considerations for your finances, your home and your children.  In April, there will be revolutionary changes...

Your behaviour might affect your divorce outcome

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It is a common misconception that an individuals general behaviour will affect the outcome in a divorce.  Many clients assume that their partner’s affair, emotional neglect or other awful conduct towards them will result in them securing a more...

Alternative Dispute Resolution hearings within matrimonial proceedings

Tricia Gower
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Agreeing how to divide the matrimonial assets is very often the most difficult and contentious part of the divorce process.  Making a Financial Order Application to the court should be a last resort. The process is intense, protracted and with legal...

Essential Advice for Taking Children Abroad

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With the holidays fast approaching, many parents will need to consider arrangements for the season. Coming to an agreement regarding arrangements for children over the school holidays can be an intimidating experience for many separated parents. ...

Sarum Rotary Charity Corporate Quiz

Gareth Horner
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Parker Bullen is delighted to be Headline Sponsor for the Sarum Rotary Club annual Charity Corporate Quiz. The event will take place at Salisbury Arts Centre on Friday 18th March 2022 and will be compered by Greatest Hits Radio star DJ, Martin Starke. 80%...

Divorce without Court

Jason Evans
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The breakdown of a marriage is always traumatic, and many people think that their options are either to go to court where things can get ugly and expensive, or to go to mediation where they receive no independent advice or guidance. That is not the case. ...

Law Society recognises local law firm as Top UK Practice for client communications

Gareth Horner
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Parker Bullen solicitors, which has offices in Salisbury, Andover and Romsey has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading legal practices for its client communications. In a very challenging year for all businesses, the Law...

Good Divorce Week

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Resolution are a group of family justice professionals who work to promote amicability within the separation process.  Resolution are spearheading the Good Divorce Week (29 November – 3 December) to endorse ways in which separating and divorcing...

'No-Fault Divorce' - What Does This Mean For You?

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In the UK there is only one ground for divorce; the parties have to demonstrate that the relationship has broken down irretrievably.  There is a burden on the party applying for divorce to prove that the marriage has broken down irretrievably by relying...

Law Society recognises local law firm as Top Seven UK Practice

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Parker Bullen solicitors, which has offices in Salisbury, Andover and Romsey has been recognised as one of the top seven legal practices in the UK for its client communications. In a very challenging year for all businesses the Law Society has shortlisted...

Poverty in Retirement - why pensions are often the overlooked assets

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Resolution recently reported that only 1 in 6 divorces contain any type of pension sharing; that translates to only 16.67% of divorces! What that means is that if there are pension assets that are ignored one party can end up in poverty in retirement, and a...

Proud sponsors of the Hampshire Hero Awards

Jason Evans
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Parker Bullen was delighted to sponsor the Medical Support Award at the Hampshire Hero Awards held on 10 th  June. The event was hosted by Simon Weston CBE, a veteran of the British army, known for his charity work. Antiques expert Kate Bliss, Dr Hilary...

Expansion at local law firm - four appointments and three trainees join

Gareth Horner
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Parker Bullen Solicitors, which has offices in Salisbury, Andover and Romsey, has defied the Pandemic by turning the past 12 months into one of its best years ever. Not only has Parker Bullen opened its new Romsey office, the firm has taken on two...

Kate Garraway's heart-breaking story highlights the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney

Ashley Partridge
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Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story of her husband Derek’s year-long battle with Covid has been made even more complicated by the lack of legal protection she and Derek had in place. Kate was unable to access...

Proud to Sponsor the Larkhill British Eventing Horse Trials

Suzanne Foster
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Parker Bullen is delighted to be sponsoring the Larkhill British Eventing Horse Trials. This year, the event ran over weekend of 10 and 11 April. Each class is made up of three elements: Dressage, Showjumping and Cross-country.  This demonstrates the...

Award Winning Law Firm Launches Full Legal Service Offering in Romsey

Gareth Horner
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Parker Bullen, a winner of the national Wills & Probate Awards in 2020 is launching a full legal service offering in Romsey with immediate effect. Whilst Parker Bullen may be a new name to Romsey, it is a long-established law firm with offices in...

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