Probate – commonly asked questions
What legally do I need to do when someone dies It is always a difficult time when a loved one passes away. There are many things you will need to deal with, including planning the [...]
November 2018
May 2018
Health and Care Lasting Powers of Attorney
Health and welfare lasting powers of attorney Over a course of a year, I prepare and register many dozens of lasting powers of attorney (LPA’s) for clients. In the vast majority of cases, these cover [...]
January 2018
January Offer
FREE WILLS FOR JANUARY 2018 ONLY WHEN YOU MAKE A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY Following the over-indulgence of December, January is often a tough month financially. Therefore, to assist you, we are offering you a [...]
November 2017
Lasting Powers of Attorney and mental capacity
Can someone who has been diagnosed with dementia still make a Lasting Power of Attorney ? The simple answer to this is YES as long as that person still has the requisite mental capacity [...]
August 2017
Top tips when making a Lasting Power of Attorney
Top tips when you decide to make your Lasting Power of Attorney I am a proud member of the Solicitors for the Elderly, which has recently issued these very useful tips when making a [...]
Breaking up and Wills
I often act for younger clients who are in the middle of getting divorced. The main reasons why it’s of paramount importance to make a new Will at this time are as follows: The matrimonial home [...]
July 2017
Yorkshire Legal Awards 2017
We are delighted that Francesca Greenfield has been shortlisted for the Family Law Award in the 2017 Yorkshire Legal Awards! Fran is a committed and passionate family lawyer - find out more about her here: http://www.kingstreetsolicitors.co.uk/about/francesca-greenfield-partner/. [...]
Meet the team – Alice Wilkinson
This week it's the turn of our trainee solicitor Alice Wilkinson to tell us a bit about herself… What made you want to become a solicitor? I always wanted a job where I would [...]
The Law Commission suggests 16 year olds should be able to make a Will
The body which advises the government on legal reform has suggested that the current law on when a person can make a Will is outdated. Under Section 7 of Wills Act 1837, a person must [...]
We decided to ask our Private Client Solicitor a few questions….
What made you become a Solicitor ?Actually, my first career choice whilst at school was medicine. Sadly, my sciences were not strong enough and I decided that a career as a Solicitor would similarly fulfil [...]