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Holly Smith

Holly Smith

Associate

Birmingham
Holly has a particular focus on complex financial relief in divorce cases, working with high net worth individuals, including those with inherited wealth, family businesses, and trust interests.
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How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney

Private wealth
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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.

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How to prevent will disputes

Civil dispute resolution
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With more people disputing Wills every year, our specialist Wills solicitors suggest you take legal advice early to avoid financial and familial stress later.

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Imaging orders: Is the search over?

Civil dispute resolution
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In this digital age the focus of searches is often digital devices with a particular concern that data on those devices will be deleted, destroyed or lost.

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Inheritance issues for the LGBTQ+ community

Wills & probate
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In some ways the law is still evolving to encompass the different forms of family that now exist.

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Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills

Wills & probate
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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 a free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

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Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored

Agriculture
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Without clear documentation, it can be difficult to ascertain how the land is held as in both scenarios the partnership is likely to be permitted to use the land.

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James Badger

Partner

Manchester
James is an experienced construction lawyer who drafts and advises on a range of construction contracts from inception to completion.
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Lasting powers of attorney for business owners

Wills & probate
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Everyone should consider how their financial affairs will be dealt with in the event of their incapacity, and, as everyone has been reminded over the past year, old age is not the only cause of incapacity; accidents and devastating illness are also possibilities that should be borne in mind.

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Making a lasting power of attorney – what to consider

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

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Making Communities Safer: ASB Webinar

Events
Join our Housing Management specialists as they look at key themes for ASB Awareness Week. Click here for more info.

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