Goddard Dunbar Blog

Including Pets in your Will

That’s right, you can include pets in your Will. No more worrying about who will take care of your furry friend after you pass away. You can clearly state in your Will who you would like to have custody of...

LPA Application Fees to Rise from November 2025 – Now Is the Time to Act!

The Ministry of Justice has confirmed that from 17th November 2025, the fee for registering a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) will rise from £82 to £92 per application. The repeat application fee will also increase, from £41 to £46....

The Betley Show 2025!

On Saturday 2nd August 2025, we had the pleasure of spending the day at The Betley Show 2025, one of the region’s most loved agricultural events. Set in the beautiful countryside, the agricultural show was buzzing with activity from the...

The Leek & District Show 2025!

At The Leek & District Show on 26th July 2025, our team was delighted to attend this much-loved event, one of Staffordshire’s most popular annual gatherings. The fantastic day brought together local businesses, families, and community groups to celebrate everything...

UK Interest Rates Drop to 4%! Lowest Since March 2023!

Great news if you’re thinking about buying, re-mortgaging or investing! The Bank of England has just announced another cut to the base interest rate, bringing it down to 4% the lowest we’ve seen since March 2023. This drop could mean...

Court of Protection Work

How Does Court of Protection Work? The Court of Protection is the judicial body responsible for assisting people who have lost mental capacity, so that they cannot be exploited or denied what is rightfully theirs, and what care they need....

The Home Protection Trust

Having worked hard throughout your life to buy your own home and to secure  ownership of what is likely to be your most valuable asset, understandably you want to ensure that it will ultimately pass to your family and that it will...

Probate

Our Probate Services The death of a loved one and dealing with their affairs can be a difficult and traumatic time. The stress felt by the family often leads them to make quick decisions without thinking of the cost or...

Wills

Why Should I Make a Will? You probably do not need us to tell you that you need to write a Will. There are many reasons why a Will is very important, from protecting property and appointing guardians for your...