Nene Legal

31/05/2026

Proud sponsors have an earl start this lovely Sunday, off to Corby to play in Rushden & Diamonds W.F tournament.

Wishing all the teams a fun and exciting day 👌😇

25/05/2026

☀️ BBQ on, cold drink in hand, family around you… sounds like the perfect day.

But when everyone finally gets together, it can also be the perfect time to gently talk about the things we often put off — like your wishes, your Will, and making sure your loved ones are protected.

It doesn’t need to be a scary or formal conversation. Sometimes the best discussions happen in a relaxed atmosphere, over a cuppa, a beer, or while enjoying the sunshine with the people who matter most.

A Will gives clarity, peace of mind, and makes things much easier for your family when the time comes.

At Nene Legal, we keep things simple, friendly, and in plain English — with free home visits across Northamptonshire.

Enjoy the sunshine, enjoy your family time, and maybe today is the perfect day to start the conversation. ☀️🍔🍺

📞 Nene Legal
Will Writing | Lasting Power of Attorney | Probate | Trusts 01933 588 990

22/05/2026

What a brilliant week it’s been! 🙌

I’ve met some of the most down-to-earth, friendly clients — but the real icing on the cake was when one of my client’s dog came and sat next to me…

Minutes later, we were absolute besties 🐕😂

What a great job I have 🤓👌

18/05/2026

At Nene Legal, we believe estate planning should feel personal, approachable, and supportive — not cold, confusing, or pressured.

We understand that conversations surrounding Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, and protecting your family’s future can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why our focus has always been simple: treat every client with kindness, patience, honesty, and respect.

As a small independent business based in Rushden, Northamptonshire, we take great pride in offering a genuinely personal service. We are not a large call-centre operation or a faceless national company. When clients contact Nene Legal, they speak with real people who genuinely care about helping families make informed decisions in plain English.

Our approach has never been about hard selling. In fact, many of our clients tell us they chose Nene Legal because they felt comfortable, listened to, and never pressured. We take the time to explain things clearly, answer questions honestly, and ensure clients fully understand the options available to them.

We also understand that transparency matters. That is why we offer fixed pricing wherever possible — so families know exactly what to expect, with no hidden surprises later down the line.

Another important part of what we do is accessibility. Not everyone feels comfortable travelling into offices or high street firms, particularly elderly clients or those with mobility concerns. That’s why we proudly offer free home visits across Rushden and Northamptonshire, allowing clients to discuss important matters in the comfort of their own home and at their own pace.

Over the years, we have been incredibly humbled by the support and trust shown by our clients. Nene Legal has now received hundreds of five-star reviews across Google, Facebook, Bark, and other platforms. For us, those reviews mean far more than numbers — they reflect the relationships we build with families and the trust placed in us during important moments in their lives.

Whether someone simply needs straightforward Will Writing, guidance with Lasting Powers of Attorney, support through Probate, or help protecting their home and loved ones for the future, our aim remains the same:

To provide clear advice, compassionate support, and a service centred around people — not pressure.

At Nene Legal, caring for clients is not a marketing slogan. It is the foundation of everything we do.

For a friendly, no obligation chat with us to discuss your requirements , please call us on 01933 588 990 or visit nenelegal.co.uk

14/05/2026

11/05/2026

Planning ahead doesn’t have to feel complicated, awkward or overwhelming.

At Nene Legal, we offer clear, friendly guidance in plain English, helping you protect what matters most with confidence.

✅ Will Writing
✅ Lasting Powers of Attorney
✅ Probate support
✅ Clear, practical advice
✅ Friendly ongoing support when life changes

We also offer FREE home visits, making it easier to get everything sorted from the comfort of your own home.

📞 01933 588 990
🌐 www.nenelegal.co.uk

Nene Legal — helping families plan ahead with clarity, care and confidence.

07/05/2026

Probate Explained Simply

When someone passes away, their family may need to deal with bank accounts, property, pensions, shares, debts, tax, utility companies and inheritance. This process can feel overwhelming, especially when you are also grieving.

Probate is the legal authority that allows the executor or administrator to deal with someone’s estate. If there is a Will, the people named as executors usually apply for a Grant of Probate. If there is no Will, the correct person may need to apply for Letters of Administration.

Not every estate needs probate. Some banks and financial institutions may release smaller amounts without it, but this depends on the organisation and the value of the accounts. Probate is more likely to be needed where there is property, larger bank balances, investments, shares, or multiple organisations involved.

The probate process often includes:

Collecting information about assets and debts
Valuing the estate
Checking whether Inheritance Tax forms are needed
Applying for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
Collecting in money
Paying debts, expenses and taxes
Distributing the estate to the correct beneficiaries
Keeping clear estate accounts

Getting probate wrong can cause delays, family disputes, tax issues or personal liability for executors. That is why many families choose professional help, particularly if there is a property, multiple beneficiaries, missing paperwork, inheritance tax considerations, or uncertainty over who should apply.

At Nene Legal, we offer friendly, practical fixed fee probate support. We can help explain the process, gather the information, complete the paperwork and support families through the administration of the estate.

For more infomation please call us on 01933 588 990 or visit nenelegal.co.uk

05/05/2026

Property Protection Trusts: Protecting Your Share of the Family Home against Long Term Care fees

What is a Property Protection Trust?

For many families, the family home is the biggest asset they own — and often the asset they most want to protect for their children or chosen beneficiaries.

A Property Protection Trust, sometimes called a life interest trust, is a clause placed within your Will. It is commonly used by couples who own their home together and want to make sure that, when the first person passes away, their share of the property is protected.

In simple terms, it allows the surviving spouse or partner to continue living in the home, while ringfencing the deceased person’s share for their chosen beneficiaries in the future.

This can be especially useful for couples with children, blended families, second marriages, or anyone concerned about their share of the home being lost later on.

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How does it work?

For a Property Protection Trust to work correctly, the property will usually need to be owned as tenants in common.

This means each person owns a separate share of the property, often 50/50. Each person can then leave their share in their Will.

For example:

John and Mary own their home together. John’s Will states that, when he dies, his 50% share of the property goes into a Property Protection Trust. Mary can continue living in the home, but John’s half is protected for his children.

Mary does not lose her home, and John’s share is not simply handed over outright. It is protected under the terms of his Will.

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Can it help with care fees?

A Property Protection Trust can help ringfence the first person’s share of the home.

If one person passes away and their share of the property is placed into trust, that share is not left outright to the surviving partner. This means, if the surviving partner later needs long-term care, the protected share may be kept separate from their own estate.

It is important to be clear: this should not be seen as a guaranteed way to avoid care fees. However, it can be a sensible estate planning tool to help protect the first person’s share of the family home for the people they intended.

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What is sideways inheritance?

Sideways inheritance is where assets move away from the people you originally wanted to inherit.

For example, a husband dies and leaves everything to his wife. The wife later remarries, changes her Will, or her circumstances change. The husband’s children may then receive nothing from his share of the estate.

This can happen unintentionally. Life changes, people remarry, relationships change, and Wills can be altered.

A Property Protection Trust helps reduce this risk because the first person’s share of the home is protected. The surviving partner can still live there, but the deceased person’s share is preserved for their chosen beneficiaries.

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Why consider a Property Protection Trust?

A Property Protection Trust may help you:

Protect your share of the family home.

Allow your spouse or partner to continue living there.

Reduce the risk of sideways inheritance.

Protect children from a previous relationship.

Provide clarity for blended families.

Ringfence your share if the survivor later needs care.

Ensure your wishes are followed after you pass away.

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Is it right for everyone?

Not always. A Property Protection Trust needs to be carefully drafted and explained properly.

You also need to think about who should act as trustees, what happens if the surviving partner wants to move, and how the trust should work in practice.

That is why proper advice is important.

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Final thoughts

A Property Protection Trust can be a very useful way of protecting your share of the family home from Long Term Care Fees .

It allows you to care for your spouse or partner while also protecting your children or chosen beneficiaries in the future.

At Nene Legal, we explain Property Protection Trusts in plain English, without jargon or pressure. We can check how your property is owned, explain whether this type of trust may be suitable, and help you put the right protection in place.

For friendly advice about Property Protection Trusts, Wills or estate planning, contact Nene Legal today. 01933 588 990. or visit nenelegal.co.uk

04/05/2026

Lasting Power of Attorney: Why It Is Just as Important as a Will (if not more important)

Why a Lasting Power of Attorney Matters

Most people understand why a Will is important, but many do not realise that a Lasting Power of Attorney, also known as an LPA, can be just as important.

A Will deals with your affairs after you pass away. An LPA protects you while you are still alive.

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint people you trust — called attorneys — to make decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. An LPA gives you more control over what happens if you have an accident, illness or lose mental capacity by choosing the people YOU trust to make them on your behalf.

There are two main types of LPA:

Property and Financial Affairs LPA
This allows your attorneys to help with things such as bank accounts, bills, pensions, benefits and even selling your home if needed.

Health and Welfare LPA
This allows your attorneys to make decisions about medical care, daily routine, care arrangements, where you live, and life-sustaining treatment if you cannot make those decisions yourself.

Many families only realise the importance of an LPA when something has already gone wrong. Without one, loved ones may not automatically have authority to deal with banks, benefits, property, care providers or medical decisions. This can lead to stress, delays and potentially an application to the Court of Protection, which is very expensive.

At Nene Legal, we prepare LPAs in a relaxed, friendly and plain-English way. We explain who can act as your attorney, how they should act, when the documents can be used, and take care of all the paperwork from signing to registration for you.

Protect yourself and your family before a crisis happens. Contact Nene Legal for friendly Lasting Power of Attorney support on 01933 588 990 or visit nenelegal.co.uk

03/05/2026

Many people assume that if they die without a Will, everything will automatically pass to the person they would have chosen. Sadly, that is not always true.

If you die without a valid Will, you are said to have died intestate. This means your estate is distributed under the rules of intestacy. In simple terms, the law decides who inherits — not you.

This can be a major problem for unmarried partners, blended families, stepchildren, estranged relatives, separated spouses, vulnerable beneficiaries, and anyone who wants specific gifts or funeral wishes recorded.

Where someone dies without a Will in England, married partners and civil partners may inherit under the intestacy rules, but the rules can be complicated. If there are children and the estate is worth more than £322,000, the estate may be divided between the spouse or civil partner and the children.

A common misunderstanding is that a long-term unmarried partner automatically inherits. They do not. Another common issue is stepchildren.who were not adopted by the person who died cannot inherit under the intestacy rules.

A Will lets you take control. You can choose:

Who inherits your estate
Who deals with your affairs
Who looks after children under 18
Whether specific gifts should be made
What happens if a beneficiary dies before you
Whether a trust is needed
Who should receive your share of a property
Whether a charity should benefit

A Will is not just for wealthy people. It is for anyone who wants clarity, protection and peace of mind.

At Nene Legal, we help clients across Rushden and Northamptonshire make Wills that are clear, legally valid and tailored to their personal circumstances. We explain everything in plain English and make the process as relaxed as possible.

For more information or a friendly no obligation call with us please visit nenelegal.co.uk or call 01933 588 990