Peter is Clarke Willmott’s CEO and is responsible for the day to day management of the firm, chairs its executive board and define and implement the firm’s strategy.
Recent figures suggest that the number of probate cases taking over a year to be granted has risen by 134% over the last three years. Expert lawyers say the result is additional stress and financial implications for grieving families.
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Jeremy Bourke
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The private client team at Clarke Willmott recently held a webinar looking at provisions for children included in a will when a parent dies. Associate Georgia Collier and Lifetime Executive Sarah Arkless share their expertise here.
Rebecca is an experienced solicitor dealing with all aspects of private client work from capital taxes planning and Court of Protection work, to advising private family charitable trusts to dealing with contested probate cases.
Whether you are buying or investing in property for the first time, selling a Grade II listed building or looking to remortgage, we understand that every transaction brings its own challenges and we do all we can to support you.
Restrictive covenants – lessons learnt from Alexander Devine Children’s Trust v Housing Solutions Ltd [2020] UKSC 45
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Restrictive covenants often dictate the use of land and can range from restricting the size and type of the development to, at worst, preventing it entirely.
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Welcome news for some as the statutory legacy has increased. Whilst inheritance tax allowances remain frozen for the foreseeable future, since 26 July 2023 the statutory legacy payable on intestacy to a deceased person’s spouse or civil partner has increased.
Stephen Rosser is Clarke Willmott’s Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Stephen’s tenure as Clarke Willmott’s Chief Executive (2010-2023), he was a member of the Commercial Property Division, with particular expertise in regeneration, development and funding.
