More than 850,000 people in the UK are currently living with Dementia and this figure is expected to rise in coming years. With more people than ever being affected by Dementia, it is becoming increasingly vital to consider what steps you can take to safeguard your finances, to help your loved ones and to make… Read more
Posts By: Jim Murphy
Dangers of a Home Made Will
Signing a Will could not be simpler – or could it? The recent case involving retired British Airways Captain Chris Burgess, 65, and his sisters, Jennifer Penny, 69, and Catherine Kennard, 55, reveals the dangers that lie in wait for the unwary when preparing and executing a Will. Their father, former Judge Jim Burgess, had… Read more
Family Solicitor Vacancy
We are currently recruiting a Family Law Specialist to join our team at Wolverhampton. Working alongside Senior Partner Nick Wynn-Williams the successful candidate will have at least 3 yrs relevant PQE. Whilst membership of either the Resolution or the Law Society Accreditation Panel would be an advantage, the Firm will also consider candidates who are… Read more
New Year, New Will?
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? Perhaps to be more active or to kick an old habit? Whilst we plan for the year ahead there is something that is often overlooked; your Will. Making or updating a Will is never at the top of your to do list but it is essential to provide… Read more
Christmas and the New Year
Our offices will be closing for the Christmas and New Year holiday at midday on the 22nd December 2017 – we re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 2nd January 2018. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
Government Consults on Developers Leasehold Abuse
More and more developers are now selling houses on a leasehold basis, which is more common place for flats, rather than on a freehold, which is traditional for houses. This is a growing concern and could end up costing the new build home owners dearly and even devalue their properties in the future. This is… Read more
Happy New Year
Our offices are now closed for the New Year holiday – we re-open at 9.00am on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. We wish you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year
Christmas Opening Hours
We’ll be closing for our Office Party at 12.30 pm today and will be re-opening on Thursday 29th December at 9.00 am. We wish you all a Happy Christmas.
Dementia – managing your affairs with a Lasting Power of Attorney
Dementia is a disease of the brain that causes memory loss, personality change and impairs a person’s mental agility, understanding and judgement. It is most common in people aged over 65, however the number of people aged less than 65 being diagnosed with Dementia is increasing. There is currently no cure for dementia and it… Read more
What Eddie the Eagle’s Divorce Settlement says about the current state of the Law
Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards’ has revealed he’s lost around 85% of his wealth following his recent divorce. Mr Edwards’ divorce settlement shows why reforms are needed to the family justice system so as to give couples greater financial clarity according to Nigel Shepherd the Chair of Resolution, the national body of Family Law Solicitors Nigel… Read more
Don’t be a victim of Property Fraud
July is Scams Awareness Month – a national campaign launched by Citizens Advice to help people avoid falling prey to scams. The Land Registry have published a video as part of the campaign and whilst we hope that you’ll never be the victim of property fraud you can help to minimise the risk by: 1…. Read more
New Year Opening Hours
Our Offices will close for the New Year break at 1.00pm on the 31st December and reopen at 9.00am on Monday 4th January. We wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Happy Christmas
Our Offices will close for the Christmas break at midday on the 23rd December and reopen at 9.00am on Tuesday 29th December. We wish you all a Merry Christmas.