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.
We will be attending the ‘Living Well’ event taking place at our Saddleworth Clinic in the 10th April in conjunction with the Saddleworth Churches group. Please do attend if you would like to talk to us about Wills and Powers of Attorney.
Everyone has heard this phrase which is particularly pertinent at this time of year. We are a nation of pet lovers and yet it is estimated that thousands of pet owners in the UK also die each year without making any arrangement for their pets in the event of their death. If you do not…
Dr Kershaw’s Will Week Next week we are participating in Dr Kershaw’s will week where in return for a donation to the hospice ( £100 for an individual, £150 for a couple) we will provide clients with a free will.
National Free Wills Network We are proud to announce that we have become members of the National Free Wills Network. The National Free Wills Network consists of over a hundred regional and local charities, that offer free Will-writing services to their supporters. The network was set up in 2008 when charities were looking for a…
Much has been written in the press recently about grieving families paying thousands of pounds to Banks to administer a loved one’s estate. This has come about as a result of a Will Writing Service many Banks offered in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s where the Bank was often appointed as executor. In some…
As part of our pledge to Oldham’s Dementia Action Alliance, Caremark Oldham and Wrigley Claydon are running FREE ‘Let’s Talk about Dementia’ sessions for those interested in understanding a bit more about dementia and the small things you can do to help people with the condition. A diagnosis of dementia can seem daunting but…
Ken Dodd married his partner of 40 years Anne Jones on the 9th March 2018, two days before he passed away. As a result no Inheritance Tax would be payable on any of his estate left to Anne. His fortune is rumoured to be worth in the region of £7.2 million. This move came after…
During March, we are working with Mahdlo to provide members of the public with an opportunity to access their Will preparation services, whilst at the same time raising funds to support them. The scheme is running from the 5th to the 9th March inclusive. If you arrange an appointment with us during this period we…
A will is not just a way to say who you want to leave your assets to. It is an opportunity to appoint guardians for young children, to decide who will sort your affairs out when the time comes and make provisions for partners, friends and charities who would not inherit if you die without…
Our Trusts, Wills and Probate department are once again taking part in Dr Kershaw’s Will Week whereby you can benefit from having your Will professionally written at a significantly reduced fee. The money you save on your Will is donated to Dr Kershaw’s on your behalf. Dr Kershaw’s is a wonderful, local hospice. Each year they ask…