Free Fylde coast advice on wills, power of attorney and... cheese

Vincents Solicitors has teamed up with Dewlay Cheese factory near Garstang and Kendal’s Financial Management Bureau (FMB), to welcome local people to a fun and informal chat about planning for their future, and a factory tour and cheese tasting.

The wills event, on Wednesday, October 11, from 11am will also be of interest for anyone wanting to learn more about setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney to take over their business, property or healthcare decisions should they become incapacitated.

Guests will hear from Vincents’ private client specialist Lisa Lodge.

She said: “The only way to make sure your wishes are adhered to is to see them documented in black and white, otherwise it will be up to other people to decide what happens to your money, home and possessions.

"“Don’t leave things to chance. Lasting Power of Attorney is the best way to set out what should happen in the event of an accident or illness such as dementia.

“When it comes a death, don’t assume the people you love will automatically benefit, the intestacy process can have unwanted results. Only through a Will can you make sure your loved ones - grandchildren, friends, a trusted carer, a charity, even your unmarried partner - receive the sums and gifts you choose for them.

“Updating a Will is just as important. We’ve seen families torn apart by arguments, and new partners forced out of their home simply because a document was out-of-date, adding further trauma to their loss.

To attend the free event email [email protected] or call 01995 606 442.