8th January 2026 • The HERALD • Page 65 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL A SIMPLE STEP TODAY FOR PEACE OF MIND TOMORROW Advice from TMT Legal Services LLP Planning ahead is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to. It’s a safeguard that ensures your wishes are respected, and your affairs are managed, without unnecessary stress or delay. Unfortunately, many people put o arranging an LPA until it’s too late. at’s why we’re hosting an LPA event in Hythe to help you understand what an LPA is, why it matters, and how we can tailor your LPA to re ect your individual circumstances and wishes. During the event, our experienced Private Client team will be on hand to explain the two types of LPA: Property & Financial A airs and Health & Welfare and how each works in practice. We’ll discuss with you why acting early is essential and share practical advice to make the process straightforward. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions in an informal setting over tea and co ee (and biscuits). is TMT Legal Services’ LPA event is a free event and will take place on Saturday 31st January at our Head o ce in Hythe: 12 e Marsh, SO45 6AL from 10am to 1pm. Contact us today to book your preferred time where our team will discuss your requirements in con dence. If you can’t make the event, let us know and we can organise a mutually convenient appointment for an alternative date. Without an LPA, your family may face lengthy and costly legal processes to manage your a airs. By planning ahead, you can avoid these challenges and ensure your wishes are followed. is event is an opportunity to gain clarity, con dence and peace of mind. Spaces are limited, so book early by emailing: marketing@tmtlegalservices. co.uk, by calling: 0333 188 4758 or popping into the o ce in Hythe. Find out more about our Private Client Team and the services we o er at: www.tmtlegalservices.co.uk Left to right: Cat Newman and Kelly Dawkins from TMT’s Private Client Team NFBP Business Support Programme New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) have a really useful programme of business support and networking events, open to everybody and aimed at providing training for local businesses across a variety of essential skills. e programme includes a mix of both online and in person events - and many of them are free of charge. New Forest Business Support Hour: Join in an informal one hour networking meeting – an opportunity to update each other on how your businesses are progressing, to meet new people and to ask each other questions in a relaxed setting. You do need to book your FREE place by 3pm on the day. You will then receive an email before the meeting starts with the Zoom meeting ID and password to enable you to join the meeting online. e next sessions are taking place on Wednesday 14th January, Wednesday 21st January and Wednesday 28th January, 4pm–5pm. Other NFBP events: Business Briefing – New Forest Apprenticeship Hub, Tuesday 13th January, 11am – 1pm at spudWORKS in Sway, Free. Business Breakfast, Thursday 15th January, 7.30am - 9.30am, at e Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu, £29. LinkedIn Local New Forest, Tuesday 20th January, 5pm–7pm, at St Barbe Museum + Art Gallery, £19. Marketing Masterclass, Thursday 22nd January, 9.30am–11.30am, at Comax in Ringwood, £19. Lunch and Leads, Tuesday 27th January, 12noon–2pm, at New Forest Inn in Emery Down, £20. Networking Breakfast, Thursday 29th January, 8am–9.30am, at Tonic Rooms, Sunny elds Farm in Marchwood, £21. Business Briefing – Ambitions Workshop, Thursday 29th January, 10.30am–1pm, at Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst, £5. For more information and to book a place on any of the above events please visit: www.n p.org.uk
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