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We are currently recruiting for two positions in our private client department -

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Coronavirus:

We have continued to review and implement the most up to date Government guidance throughout the pandemic and have updated our measures following the recent removal of some of the restrictions with effect from 19^th July.

Face coverings

Please be aware that whilst it is not a legal requirement to wear a face covering you may choose to wear one if you wish and we would encourage you to do so inside our building.

Our staff are free to wear a face covering if they wish to do so.   If you have a meeting and would prefer the person you are meeting with to wear a face- covering then please let them know.

We will continue with the following measure

• a Perspex screen in our Reception
• our office cleaning regime and in particular in our Meeting rooms
• supplies of sanitiser for use by our clients/visitors
• wherever possible we will undertake pre booked appointments

Our office is open as usual from 9am to 5pm.  Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions at all. Please call or email your usual contact.

David Sprake

Refund of Deputyship fees 

On 4 October 2019 the Ministry of Justice launched a new refund scheme.

The Office of the Public Guardian has decided that it needs to refund some of the fees it charged in deputyship matters for the period 1 April 2008 and 31 March 2015.

Some refunds will be issued automatically and some will need to be applied for, e.g. by the deputy themselves or executors in an estate.

Further details can be found;

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/check-if-you-can-apply-for-a-refund-of-deputyship-fees