Legal insights and updates from Clarke Willmott solicitors

Who will look after my children?

Family law

Insights

One of the provisions within that Will will be your choice of Guardian in the event that both parents die before your child reaches adulthood.

9 June 2020

Written by

Caroline Young

and

Georgia Collier

Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills

Wills & probate

Insights

Our inheritance tax specialists examine the inheritance tax bills some families may face if their loved one died without a Will. Contact an IHT solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

8 June 2020

Making a lasting power of attorney – what to consider

Court of Protection

Insights

Some important considerations when making a Lasting Power of Attorney. Contact a solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for a consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

4 June 2020

Written by

Anne Minihane

and

Rebecca Clarke

Helping separated parents access their children during lockdown

Family law

Insights

Distressed parents whose legal rights around access to their children were not settled before the lockdown began are being urged to think creatively about their current options.

30 April 2020

Written by

Rayner Grice

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Commercial contracts and agreements

Insights

Most businesses are being severely disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Once immediate concerns are resolved, many businesses may find they have more time on their hands to focus inwards on the internal policies and the contractual terms on which they operate.

8 April 2020

Written by

Chidem Aliss

and

Amy Peacey

Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out

Wills & probate

Insights

The position of both co-habitants and surviving spouses can be protected, and unplanned for inheritance tax bills avoided, by drawing up a Will rather than relying on “the one size fits all” provisions laid down by the intestacy rules.

10 March 2020

Written by

Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)

The dangers of homemade Wills

Wills & probate

Insights

Homemade Wills can be dangerous and give rise to numerous problems, including family disputes and estate administration issues. Contact a Wills solicitor on 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

10 March 2020

Written by

Paul Davies

The short guide to a suspected brain tumour: Treatment and diagnosis

Medical negligence

Insights

When one is suspected to have a brain tumour, it can be very frightening. We’ve put together a guide to help one navigate through this tough journey.

10 March 2020

Written by

James Edmondson

Testamentary capacity explained

Court of Protection

Insights

Our solicitors explain testamentary capacity and how it can affect the validity of a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

3 March 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

Anne Minihane

Brain cancer signs, types and grades. Know yours.

Medical negligence

Insights

Almost 11,700 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year – that’s 32 people every day. Do you know the common types and symptoms of a brain tumour?

28 February 2020

Written by

Marguarita Tyne

How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney

Private wealth

Insights

Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are vitally important documents: they give someone power to make decisions about your financial affairs, or to make decisions in relation to your personal welfare, after you lose capacity.

19 February 2020

Latest insights and legal updates

Who will look after my children?

Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills

Making a lasting power of attorney – what to consider

Helping separated parents access their children during lockdown

Are your business terms and conditions sufficient?

Intestacy rules change but co-habiting partners still lose out

The dangers of homemade Wills

The short guide to a suspected brain tumour: Treatment and diagnosis

Testamentary capacity explained

Brain cancer signs, types and grades. Know yours.

How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney

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