Next week, between 25th and the 30th of November we are taking part in Dr Kershaw’s Will Week. Where in return for a donation to the hospice (£100 per single will, £150 for mirror wills) we will provide clients with a free will. Simply call us on 0161 624 6811 and book an appointment for…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At this time of year, our thoughts are focused on gifts for our nearest and dearest. We will also hear requests from Charities asking us to include them in our Christmas list and to make a donation to them. One way to do this and at the same time get our own affairs in order…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As Christmas approaches, the nation is busying themselves with all the tasks that need to be undertaken prior to Christmas; the shopping , present buying, food shopping and other essential housekeeping tasks. Plans are being made to visit relatives and friends over the festive period. However, in all the hustle and bustle leading up to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bake Off Judge, Paul Hollywood and his wife have reportedly decided to resolve their financial matters through arbitration rather than the courts. Arbitration is one of the ways to resolve disputes outside of court. There are a variety of methods by which to resolve financial matters on separation, court proceedings are always the last resort…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Since this blog was prepared, the Law Society Gazette has reported that unfortunately “Domestic Abuse legislation will fall…as a result of next month’s general election”) More and more we are seeing clients who have been the victim of a financially controlling partner. It is not always evident to a client that they may have been…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year, the 09th to 15th October marks Baby Loss Awareness Week, which gives bereaved parents, family and friends the opportunity to unite to remember their babies’ lives. It also aims to raise awareness about pregnancy and baby loss as well as promoting improvements in care and support for those so affected, and reducing preventable…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good SAM is a community of Good Samaritans, happy to assist if they are the closest person to an emergency. They are trained in first aid and may have additional skills. Many are off duty doctors, nurses, paramedics and other members of the emergency services. If you are trained in first aid, you can download the GoodSAM Responder App. You’ll then…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]South Lakeland District Council (SDLC), who invoice for certain services and charges is owed £576,000 in debts dating back to 2014. SLDC officers said the debt represented a small fraction of the £46 million it had issued invoices or credit notes for from 2014 to 2019-20. Helen Smith, financial services manager for SLDC, said “It’s…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament. That’s the tough band of tissue that sits at the front of the knee joint, connecting the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). It provides control and stability to the knee. Sometimes, during an accident, it can tear and the joint will then give way. Normally you will feel…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Government has thankfully abandoned plans to increase the probate fees which would have seen a rise from the current fixed fee of £155 (with a solicitor) or £255 to a sliding scale of up to £6000 depending on the size of the state. Several organisations including the Law Society vigorously campaigned against the proposed…