Is a Will Still Valid After Divorce?
If you made a will during your marriage, what happens to it after you get divorced? Does divorce nullify a will? Or is a will still valid after divorce? Does divorce nullify a will? Divorce [...]
We are still open and here for you in these difficult times
We are still open and here for you We are now over 2 months into this pandemic and so called “lockdown”. I am pleased that at least we seem to be coming out [...]
Make a new Will and help support our community
It is a sad fact that many charities are suffering badly during this pandemic. They are facing the double-whammy of plummeting incomes (due in a large part to the drying up of events such as [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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which advises the government on legal reform has suggested that the current law on when a person can make a Will is outdated.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 [...]
Raising awareness of dementia and planning ahead
Last week, as many of you will know, was Dementia Awareness week. By all accounts it was successful in raising awareness of dementia and helping to educate people about it. Sadly, as you move into [...]