Why the Sikh community aren’t making wills
Raj Singh Rainu looks into the top reasons why making a will is such a taboo subject in the Asian community.
When does the public need your services?
We look into the trends over the last 2 years of when people are searching for wills and probate services.
Yorkshire solicitor warns business owners over continuity planning
One of the most established firms of solicitors in Yorkshire is warning business owners of the dangers of not arranging a business continuity plan, in the event that they may become incapacitated.
12% more deaths of 15-44 year olds
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed the 15-44 age group has witnessed the greatest monthly surge in deaths, compared to every other age group – seeing a 12% rise. From an average weekly total of 258 in June to 293 in July – this is a significant increase and […]
Should Power of Attorney legislation be reviewed?
The son of a late dementia sufferer is now in discussions with Parliament this summer, following a successful campaign.
Yorkshire firm celebrates two nominations in prestigious regional awards
West Yorkshire based firm Heptonstalls Solicitors have been shortlisted in two categories for a major regional legal awards. The firm, which has offices in both Goole and Pontefract have been shortlisted for the Private Client Award and Rising Star Award at the 2016 Yorkshire Legal Awards. The firm’s nomination comes after the private client department increasing […]
Corporate Social Responsibility for Legal Firms
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the voluntary integration, by companies, of social and environmental concerns in their commercial operations and in their relationships with interested parties. So, in short, a consideration of your business impacts on society and the environment, and that of those with whom you work with. This therefore reflects up and down […]
What prompts someone to make a will?
A bane of our industry is that there is no call to action to make a will, and consequently people put it off. When someone buys a house they need a conveyancer, and if a couple get divorced they generally instruct a divorce lawyer, but how do we press the right button to prompt someone to […]
Firm to hold balloon race to mark 30 years in the business
A Gloucestershire law firm is to release thirty balloons from its office to mark three decades in business. Alison Fielden & Co were founded in 1986 and specialise in Conveyancing, Wills & Probate amongst other matters. The balloon race will start from the firm’s office on Dollar Street in Cirencester on Saturday with the town’s […]
Brexit effect on IHT and Probate
Alyson Coulson, Partner and specialist in trust and estates at law firm Hart Brown, looks at the current IHT and probate situation and whether BREXIT will have any effect
Daughter cut out of late father’s £1 million estate takes stepmother to court
A 41-year-old woman who was cut out of her father’s will has taken her stepmother to court for a piece of the £1 million estate. Danielle Ames’s father, Michael Leslie Ames, died three years ago leaving his fortune to his second wife and Danielle’s stepmother, 63-year-old Elaine Ames. Ms Ames is arguing she is due […]
Law Society unveil annual Excellence Awards shortlist
The shortlist for the Law Society’s 10th annual Excellence Awards has been announced with 89 nominations for firms and 49 nominations for individuals across 17 categories. The society say the awards are a recognition of the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients, and – in the process – underpinning England […]
Wills firm with 30 years of experience snapped up by accountancy firm
Cornwall-based will writer, jBwills has been bought up by local accountancy firm Robinson Reed Layton. Jane Barlow, a chartered legal executive and will writer with 30 years’ experience has joined the team at the accountancy firm following the move. Nick Skerratt, a partner at Truro-based Robinson Reed Layton, said: “We are thrilled to broaden our […]
