Rachel is an accredited member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners, and joined the firm as a trainee in 1991. She initially worked within our Litigation Department where she gained considerable experience in dealing with contentious matters such as disputes over Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. As well as preparing the aforementioned, she deals with Estate Administration and Court of Protection orders.
When you set up a new business, one of the first things you need to put into place is insurance. Whether this is employers’ liability insurance, buildings insurance or contents insurance, it makes sense to know you’re protected. But what would happen to your business if you were no longer there or able to take…
The Law Society is the latest in an increasingly long line of organisations to stress the importance of online assets. More and more testators are being encouraged to leave instructions regarding their ‘digital legacy‘ in their will due to modern society’s reliance on online services. The Law Society has recommended that testators keep an up-to-date list…
A recent study by Aviva has revealed that money is often a taboo subject for the over 55s, with more than a quarter of over 55s admitting they haven’t discussed their financial retirement plan with their spouses. Even more worryingly, only just over a third of over 55s have yet to write a Will. This resistance to…
Wrigley Claydon’s Todmorden Office are supporting Age UK Todmorden for the whole of March in their “Make a Will Month” campaign. Together with Jayne Brearley and Co our solicitors are donating their time and expertise to encourage people to ask about making a will and to help them create one. An Age UK spokesperson said: “For your…
Recently discussions regarding handing over authority to another person to act on your behalf should you become mentally or physically incapable have been rife. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) have been all over the newspaper headlines because some family members have been abusing their power, whilst others have become frustrated by banks refusing to acknowledge…
We run a free weekly legal clinic in Uppermill, Saddleworth every Wednesday, 9am to 12.30pm at the Conservative Club on the High Street. Come by and talk to a Saddleworth Lawyer. The aim of the clinic is to provide initial advice to those within the local community of Oldham and Saddleworth, either by appointment, or as…
As we say goodbye to 2013 and welcome in 2014, now is the time to make some changes and make New Year’s Resolutions
We are an Oldham Solicitors Firm with lawyers and experienced legal professionals providing a service like no-other in Oldham or Todmorden and their surrounding areas. As well as treating our existing clients with a VIP service, that can involve home visits. We also care about the local community by offering a variety of free legal…
As a landowner it’s important to understand, and take into consideration, occupier’s liability. As an occupier of a home or land, you have a duty of care towards those who visit your property
September saw “Remember a Charity in your Will” week. Charities joined forces with the government to highlight the importance of gifts left to charity in Wills.