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Here we will publish all our blog posts. The articles we write can be about anything from the changes in law to self help guides with information to help you support your loved ones. All articles are written by the staff of Argo Life & Legacy, not a third party writers.
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Apr 26, 20243 min read
The value of professional advice in will writing: why lawyers are invaluable!
Estate planning, from wills to trusts and beyond, is loaded with legal complexities and emotions.
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Mar 12, 20243 min read
When homemade wills go wrong: The unseen consequences - who inherits?
Often homemade wills have holes and gaps Mistakes in wills are only usually found when it is too late;
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Mar 5, 20243 min read
What is Vascular Dementia to me?
Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia, following Alzheimer's disease.
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Feb 27, 20243 min read
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Lewy Body Dementia. This is the third most common type of dementia. Lewy Body Dementia is a complex dementia and is often misunderstood.
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Feb 20, 20243 min read
What is Alzheimer's to me?
Living with Alzheimer's is a team activity and like any team activity we have to make sure that all team members are healthy and well.
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Feb 13, 20242 min read
Why protecting your family against dementia matters
If you don't know where to start with Dementia have a look at our Dementia Protection Plan and then take advantage of first aid call
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Jul 28, 20232 min read
Investigation into will writing
Think carefully before you write your will or pay money for a pre paid probate plan
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Apr 14, 20232 min read
Cohabiting Couples
Did you know that couples living together without getting married or entering into a civil partnership has increased from about 1.5...
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Apr 1, 20232 min read
Deputy Insurance Bonds
The deputy insurance bond scheme is changing for all new bonds issued after 1 April 2023
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Mar 31, 20231 min read
Extra pennies in your pocket - Benefit and care allowance increase
Government increase in allowance to help with benefits and care payments
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Mar 17, 20232 min read
Legal Executives closer to certifying Lasting Powers of Attorney
Those who know me are aware that I am a Legal Executive and not a solicitor. I am the new breed of lawyer who trains and studies whilst...
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Jan 14, 20231 min read
Notifying OPG of a death
Before 12 January 2023 it was necessary to send a death certificate to the Office of the Public Guardian to notify them of death. This...
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Dec 22, 20222 min read
Court of Protection Visitors
If you are a deputy or an attorney you may receive a telephone call from a Court of Protection Visitor asking to arrange an assurance...
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Dec 13, 20223 min read
Cold weather payments
As we are looking out the window at snowy scenes I thought I would break from my theme of care and look at cold weather payments. These...
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Dec 6, 20223 min read
A day in the life of Argo.....
Sometimes being a legal executive regulated firm is hard. There are many things that cause us more trouble than the conventional...
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Nov 4, 20222 min read
What is pathway three funding?
Do you know there are different pathways under which individuals are discharged from hospital? Pathway zero is simple. There is zero...
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Nov 2, 20221 min read
Unclaimed child trust fund savings
If your child was lucky enough to receive a child trust fund from the Government you need to make sure they are claiming their...
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Oct 28, 20221 min read
Long delays for an LPA!
We just wanted to let you know that if you are waiting for a Lasting Power of Attorney to come back registered from the Office of the...
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Oct 23, 20224 min read
Pre-Paid Probate Plans
There is absolutely no need for you to pay for the administration of your estate upfront. If you are ever asked to sign up to a prepaid...
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Oct 17, 20222 min read
Does the person being deprived of their liberty need to be involved in the decision?
A deprivation of liberty often arises when a person in unable to leave the care environment they are living in or lacks the ability to...
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