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Bendall and Sons We have offices in Newmarket and Mildenhall.

We are a small long established firm with a sound reputation for friendly and efficient service, offering a broad range of legal services to clients both local and international.

Power of Attorney applications surge dramaticallyApplications for Lasting Powers of Attorney have more than doubled in r...
01/10/2026

Power of Attorney applications surge dramatically

Applications for Lasting Powers of Attorney have more than doubled in recent years, with nearly 1.6 million applications made in 2025/26, compared with fewer than 700,000 in 2020/21.

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A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so yourself.

The surge in applications is putting increasing pressure on the Office of the Public Guardian. Investigations into concerns about attorneys are reportedly taking more than 198 days on average, compared with a target of 70 days.

The OPG is increasing resources and using AI as part of its efforts to deal with the growing workload.

With applications continuing to rise, making an LPA could be something worth considering before you need one.

Thinking about putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place? Bendall & Sons can help.

📞 01638 661116
✉️ [email protected]

Need a document certified as a true copy?We can certify copies of original documents where a certified copy is required....
27/09/2026

Need a document certified as a true copy?

We can certify copies of original documents where a certified copy is required.

Appointments are available at our Newmarket and Mildenhall offices. Please bring the original document with you.

Email or call us for more information and to book an appointment.

🌐 www.bendallandsons.co.uk
✉️ [email protected]

Newmarket Office
01638 661116

Mildenhall Office
01638 712243

Need a signature witnessed by a solicitor?We can witness signatures on documents where an independent witness is require...
26/09/2026

Need a signature witnessed by a solicitor?

We can witness signatures on documents where an independent witness is required.

Appointments are available at our Newmarket and Mildenhall offices.

Email or call us for more information and to book an appointment.

🌐 www.bendallandsons.co.uk
✉️ [email protected]

Newmarket Office
01638 661116

Mildenhall Office
01638 712243

Need to make a statutory declaration?We can help with witnessing statutory declarations and administering the required o...
25/09/2026

Need to make a statutory declaration?

We can help with witnessing statutory declarations and administering the required oath or affirmation.

Appointments are available at our Newmarket and Mildenhall offices.

Email or call us for more information and to book an appointment.

🌐 www.bendallandsons.co.uk
✉️ [email protected]

Newmarket Office
01638 661116

Mildenhall Office
01638 712243

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Protect what matters most to you.Putting a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney in place can help make sure your ...
17/09/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Protect what matters most to you.

Putting a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney in place can help make sure your wishes are known and that the people you trust can make important decisions on your behalf.

Our circumstances can change over time. Getting married, having children, buying a home or other major life changes can all be good reasons to review your arrangements.

Whether you’re making a Will for the first time or reviewing an existing one, our Wills & Probate team can help.

📞 Get in touch with Bendall & Sons to book an appointment.

Family matters. So does getting the right advice.Our Family Law team can help with a range of matters, including:⚖️ Divo...
10/09/2026

Family matters. So does getting the right advice.

Our Family Law team can help with a range of matters, including:

⚖️ Divorce & separation
💷 Financial arrangements
👨‍👩‍👧 Issues relating to children
💍 Pre & post-nuptial agreements
📋 Fixed-fee divorce

Whether you’re planning for the future or dealing with a change in circumstances, we’re here to provide clear, practical advice tailored to your situation.

📞 Newmarket: 01638 661116
📞 Mildenhall: 01638 712243

💙 Remember a Charity Week 7–13 September 2026Remember a Charity Week is an annual campaign encouraging people to conside...
03/09/2026

💙 Remember a Charity Week 7–13 September 2026

Remember a Charity Week is an annual campaign encouraging people to consider leaving a gift to a charity in their Will, helping support the causes that matter to them for generations to come.

Whether you’re making a single or double Will, adding a codicil, or simply reviewing your existing Will, it’s an opportunity to make sure your wishes are up to date.

If you’re considering leaving a gift to a charity in your Will, our Wills & Probate team can help you put your wishes in place.

📞 Get in touch with Bendall & Sons to find out more.

🏡 What is completion?If you’re buying or selling a property, you’ll hear the word completion a lot — but what does it ac...
27/08/2026

🏡 What is completion?

If you’re buying or selling a property, you’ll hear the word completion a lot — but what does it actually mean?

Completion is the final stage of the property transaction. It’s when the purchase money is transferred to the seller’s solicitor and the transaction officially becomes complete.

Once the funds have been received, the estate agent can release the keys — meaning you can finally move into your new home. 🔑

Completion can often take place from around 9am, but the exact timing depends on where you are in the property chain. If you’re further up the chain, you may have to wait for funds to work their way through before completion can take place.

Our Conveyancing team is here to guide you through the process, keep you updated and help make moving day as smooth as possible.

Buying or selling a property? Contact Bendall & Sons Solicitors today.

📍 Newmarket & Mildenhall
📞 01638 661116 | 01638 712243
🌐 www.bendallandsons.co.uk

🏠 Could cohabitation reforms change what happens when couples separate?Proposed changes could give unmarried couples a v...
21/08/2026

🏠 Could cohabitation reforms change what happens when couples separate?

Proposed changes could give unmarried couples a very different legal position if they separate.

Read more 👇

Justice Secretary Alex Norris is facing criticism over proposed reforms to cohabitation rights for unmarried couples.

Under the plans, courts could be given powers to divide assets after three years of cohabitation. Critics have argued that the proposals could impose a legal status on couples without their consent, while concerns have also been raised that the reforms could lead to an additional 10,000 court cases each year.

For unmarried couples, understanding how property and other assets could be treated if a relationship breaks down may become increasingly important.

📞 Living with a partner? Get in touch with Bendall & Sons Solicitors for advice.

Source: City AM

🦆 Have you got your ducks in a row?Making sure your Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney are in place can help give you a...
13/08/2026

🦆 Have you got your ducks in a row?

Making sure your Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney are in place can help give you and your loved ones greater peace of mind for the future.

A Will allows you to set out what you would like to happen to your estate, while a Lasting Power of Attorney can ensure someone you trust is able to make decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so yourself.

Life changes, so it’s also worth reviewing your arrangements after major events such as getting married, having children, moving home or other significant changes.

If you’d like to put your plans in place or review your existing arrangements, our Wills & Probate team can help.

📞 Get in touch with Bendall & Sons to book an appointment.

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