Five ways family lawyers and financial advisers can help each other's businesses

Five ways family lawyers and financial advisers can help each other's businesses

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Financial advisers and family lawyers will often find their paths crossing as the needs of their clients overlap at different life stages. The relationship between the two professions can, and should, be beneficial for both, according to Informed Choice IFA Mary Waring.

When dealing with a divorce, family lawyers will frequently refer their client to a financial planner in order that the settlement can be implemented. For their part, financial advisers will often find themselves dealing with clients who require family law advice. So, how can the two professions work better together? IFA Mary Waring has some tips...

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