Private Client Articles and News
Our private client solicitors can help you with every aspect of your own personal legal affairs. Whether it’s drafting a will for the first time, or changing an existing will, preparing powers of attorney for you, assisting you with tax advice, administering an estate after someone has died, or helping you change your name, we can provide you with the advice and support you need. If you are dealing with probate for someone else, we will be happy to speak to you about the procedures involved. Our caring and dedicated team can see you in your own home, in a care setting, or in hospital if you need to prepare a will and you can’t get to our offices. Making sure that all of your affairs are in order is a very important task, and our experts can help you at every step of the way.
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Rebecca Stapleton
Changes to Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax which apply after you pass away, could affect how much you pass on to your family.31/10/2024 -
Rebecca Stapleton
Attorneys can have wide powers to deal with the cash and assets of a donor, under an LPA. But what rules are they subject to?08/10/2024 -
Abbie Kingdon
Why using a solicitor to write your will is the best option available.30/09/2024 -
Rebecca Stapleton
An unregulated solicitor's very poor work has meant a man has been buried, contrary to the wishes he left in his will.06/11/2023 -
Rebecca Stapleton
The new Power of Attorney Act paves the way for digitisation of this important legal service, but will there be any drawbacks?03/11/2023 -
Abbie Kingdon
The long awaited investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority makes some damning conclusions about the unregulated activity of will-writers.08/09/2023 -
Abbie Kingdon
Applying for and dealing with probate can be complex, but our expert solicitors are happy to help you.07/12/2022 -
Abbie Kingdon
There are several different types of power of attorney, all of which have different functions. Which is the right one for you?06/09/2022 -
Abbie Kingdon
A trust is a complex legal vehicle and it is important that you seek advice from a qualified lawyer to help you through the process.29/08/2022 -
The rules permitting electronic witnessing of wills was supposed to be a temporary measure, but has the extension of this rule paved the way for a more permanent chance to these ancient requirements?13/01/2022 -
Abbie Kingdon
If your pets are likely to outlive you, you may want to make provision for them to be cared for in your will - but how is this achieved?07/12/2021 -
Abbie Kingdon
Making a will online can seem like a cheap and simple option, particularly if you are stuck at home. But the lack of regulation in this complex area means that solicitors are gearing up for an increase in disputes about wills and inheritance issues.05/11/2021