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Protect your guns with specialist will
By Lisa Pharaoh of Pharaoh Law
In the UK, firearms are subject to strict regulation under the Firearms Act 1968. This legislation sets out the legal requirements for ownership and possession of firearms and outlines the penalties for non-compliance. It is essential to understand that firearms are not considered ordinary possessions, and the law treats them differently. If you own firearms in the United Kingdom, it is crucial to make provisions for them in your will, failure to do so can cause significant problems for your loved ones after you are gone.
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To avoid these issues, we recommend ensuring that you have:
• A will containing relevant and effective clauses
• An Executor’s Pack place?
We can review your existing will, prepare new wills and Executor’s Packs. We can act as your sole or joint executor to carry out your wishes to ensure the safety and care of your firearms.
Lisa, our Director and Solicitor advised the Police for over a decade and can advise on matters where you believe you have experienced poor conduct from the police. We advise upon all matters concerning Firearm and Shotgun Certificates. Should your licence be revoked or your application be refused then you must act quickly. We can assist.
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