Age UK launches discounted wills promotion

MORE THAN HALF of adults (56%) in the UK don’t have a valid will, this means that their estate (their property, financial and other assets) will be left to someone they haven’t chosen when they die.

To encourage residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to take action now to make or update a will, local charity Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is launching its much awaited annual will writing promotion.

The successful scheme, which runs from the 1st March – 30th April 2023 is supported by many local solicitors who have generously agreed to reduce their Will Writing charges for older people (55+) to only £35 + VAT for an updated or a single uncomplicated Will for the duration of the promotion.

It’s important that a will is in place as it gives not only you, but your family peace of mind for the future and can prevent the risk of significant problems when dealing with your estate. It’s also advised that you regularly review your will to ensure it is up to date.

To request a will writing promotion pack, please contact enquiries@ageukleics. org.uk or call 0116 299 2233. More information is also available at www.ageukleics.org.uk

HBBC Council Tax charge to go up

HINCKLEY & BOSWORTH

Borough Council is to increase its council tax charge for 2023/24 by £5 following a decision of the full council at its budget-setting meeting on 22 February 2023.

This means the average Band D council tax (including the Special Expense Area) for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council will increase to a charge of £149.87 for the 2023/24 financial year, the lowest in Leicestershire and anticipated to be the 15th lowest in England, and certainly within the lowest quartile.

This figure will be supplemented by the charges levied by Leicestershire County Council (£1,525.46), the Police and Crime Commissioner (£273.23) and the Fire Authority (£79.29).