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contesting probate

Contesting a probate is back in the news

  Once again the contents of a high profile will and the validity of it, is being openly questioned. Priscilla Presley, the ex-wife of Elvis Presley, has made a legal challenge to the validity of their late daughter, Lisa Marie Presley’s will. The contest seems to focus on a 2016 amendment to Lisa Marie’s will…

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An Interview with Grace - Our Apprentice Solicitor

An Interview with Grace, Our Apprentice Solicitor

  It’s National Apprenticeship Week so we caught up with Pictons very own Solicitor Apprentice, Grace Roe to see how her year has progressed and her thoughts for the coming year. Grace how has the last year panned out for you in terms of your role as a solicitor apprentice? I believe I have progressed…

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Pictons Newsletter

Pictons Newsletter January 2023

  Welcome to the Pictons Newsletter for January 2023, offering a selection of brief yet informative articles as well as news about our firm. We hope you find the content to be useful. Click HERE if you wish to subscribe to our newsletter. 

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Big Hike in Divorce Cases in January

Big Hike in Divorce Cases in January

  The end of the winter festive season can see couples deciding that their relationship has broken down to such an extent that they are best served by divorce. The pandemic may have delayed some activity in this respect but news sources suggest that January 2023 is showing a spike in couples seeking help from…

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seasons greetings

Season’s Greetings

  As the year comes to a close we would like to wish all our clients, staff and friends the happiest of season’s greetings. It has been a busy year for us with the successful introduction of some major IT infrastructure upgrades, welcoming several talented new team members and the refurbishment of our Tring office. …

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commercial contracts

Drafting Contracts and the use of Layered Dispute Resolution Clauses

  A well drafted and structured commercial contract is the cornerstone of pragmatic business. Without a contract or set of terms and conditions that are ‘fit for purpose’ and of ‘satisfactory quality’ the scope and propensity for issues and disputes to arise is immense; it’s perhaps even more alarming than that as it is probable…

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recession and employment

Recession and Employment

  The Autumn statement covers a lot of ground but one thing that is built into the projections is a sustained recession for the UK economy, set against a backdrop of inflation driven by energy cost inflation and the uncertainty associated with a war in Europe. Seemingly iron clad young organisations, such as Amazon, have…

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Community Interest Luton

Pictons raise over £1000 for Community Interest Luton

  Pictons recently entered a team of runners in the Love Luton Runfest. A great time was had by all and a big thanks goes out to the Pictons team of: Sukh Saini, Deborah Saini, Sarah Crook, Melissa Browning, Helen Searing, Grace Roe and Siobhan Rooney. The team were also ably assisted by some very…

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meet the expert

Pictons host inaugural ‘Meet the Expert’ event

  Pictons was delighted to welcome friends of the firm to our inaugural ‘Meet the Expert’ event held at Out of Office Coffee Milton Keynes. Our guests enjoyed a short yet informative and at times amusing presentation, from our guest marketing strategy consultant Stephen Bedford. Commenting on the event Managing Partner Sukh Saini said: “This…

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applying for probate

Applying for Probate – what you need to consider

  When someone dies it often falls to grieving family members to handle their financial affairs which can be both complex and exhausting. If you have recently lost a loved one you may be wondering where to start, Pictons have a wealth of experience and experts at hand who can help to ease the burden…

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