An exciting date in the Garden House calendar is nearly here - our
annual Garden Party on the 5 July 2013 between 1pm and 5pm! Once again we are hosting a Garden Party to
raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society.
www.gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk
Tel: 01992 422 128
Email: info@gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk
The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.
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| Article by Julie Retallick |
There will be a raffle and an afternoon tea available. Fingers crossed the sun will shine for
us! We were very lucky last year and
currently we are forecast sun and 22 degrees.
Fancy a glass of Pimms in the sun? If so, please join us? We are delighted that the Mayor of Hertford, Patricia Moore, is joining
us at 3 pm. It will be a fabulous
opportunity to meet old and new friends.
Just give us a quick call on 01992 422128 to confirm your attendance, so
that we are able to cater appropriately.
For the past week I have been busy telephoning, emailing and
personally calling into local business begging raffle prizes. I am delighted to
say that local businesses have been very generous and we have some fabulous
prizes waiting for you!
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| Garden Party 2012 |
Last year we raised £538.00 and we aim to beat that this year,
please help us by buying raffle tickets on the day.
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease for all the family and I
decided sometime ago that should I fall victim to this dreaded disease I would
make sure that my grandchildren, two boys aged 8 and 6 would be well cared
for. Consequently I have made Lasting
Powers of Attorney and a Will. What
about my own children I hear you say, well they have made their own way in life
and are well able to look after themselves but I might leave them a little
something! Obviously I intend to enjoy
life and if that means spending money I will, but I will definitely make sure
that my grandchildren have that little pot to help them along the way and will
think of me with love when spending my hard earned cash (hopefully)!
I have done the mum’s thing too of badgering my own children to
provide for theirs. During the course of my work I have seen too many arguments
when a loved one becomes ill or dies and simple planning will mean any legacy will
not be eaten up in legal fees disputing the Will. For example, did you
know that not being married means that your partner would not automatically
receive anything from your estate? Did
you know that a new marriage revokes a Will, even if your wishes for the Will
have not changed? Just two examples of not planning well.
If there is one thing I have learnt working in the legal field all
my life it is to seek proper financial and legal advice to protect you and
loved ones.
I know I have been tongue in cheek with some of my comments in
this article but please like me, take control and prepare either a Will or a
Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Powers of Attorney and Health and
Welfare LPA (or preferably both!). Having
an LPA does not mean that you will get Alzheimer’s and having a Will does not
mean that you will be tempting fate and die in the immediate future, but it
does give you security of mind and the ability to close that door in your mind.
I certainly do not intend going anywhere fast other than chasing
after my grandchildren and I can now
have fun for the rest of my life knowing that I have provided for my loved
ones. And fun I am certainly having, I
love my work at Garden House Solicitors and spending time with my family.
I would be very happy to have a chat with
you at our Garden Party. Please join us and should you want to plan for your
future Sharon Brown of our Private Client Department will see you in the office
or at home, and evening or weekend appointments can also be arranged. Sharon
has an excellent manner in taking instructions on these difficult issues and
will do her utmost to help you in a clear and straightforward way.
If you would like to attend the Garden
Party please call me on 01992 422128 or email me at julie@gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk
and let me know if you have any special dietary requirements.
www.gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk
Tel: 01992 422 128
Email: info@gardenhousesolicitors.co.uk
The contents of this article are intended for general information purposes only and shall not be deemed to be, or constitute legal advice. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.
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