The recent case of ‘right to die’ policeman Paul Briggs, highlights the need for people of all ages to have in place a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney. PC Briggs, 43, was involved in a head-on collision on his motorcycle on his way to work for Merseyside Police in July 2015. He suffered several…
Our Oldham conveyancing solicitors were thrilled to receive a lovely surprise this week from a grateful client. Conveyancing exec Tracy Rostern was sent a box of conveyancing themed cupcakes from a recent customer! The unique and unexpected gift was from husband and wife Rabnawaz and Saima Inayat, who Tracy assisted with a conveyancing transaction. They left a…
We are taking part in Dr Kershaw’s Will Week from Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th October 2016. During the week we will prepare Wills for clients free of charge in lieu of a donation to the Hospice. Our usual fees are £95 for a single will and £175 for mirror wills. The idea is to…
We’re holding a Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan. When: 10am on Friday 30th September 2016 Where: Wrigley Claydon offices, 29-33 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1HH Come along for a coffee, cake and a chat if you are in Oldham and help us raise funds for a good cause. If yo
Once again we are showing our support for ‘Remember a Charity in your Will Week’ from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th September 2016. The week, organised by Remember A Charity, aims to increase awareness of the importance of charitable legacies, and encourage more people to think about charitable giving in Wills. Whilst the decision of…
Two of our partners, Rachel Damianou and John Porter, are part of a new mentoring scheme at Oldham College. As part of the national Career Ready programmes, Rachel and John will meet monthly with their students to help prepare them for life as a law professional. An article detailing the scheme in Oldham Chronicle’s The…
Dying Matters Awareness Week, which runs from 9th-15th May, encourages people to talk about and prepare for dying. The national campaign aims to highlight the importance of talking more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life. The year’s campaign is focused around the #BigConversation. The hashtag, to…
Much has now been written about the benefits of a Lasting Power of Attorney. It is a way to ensure that if you ever are unable to deal with your own property and finances or make decisions about your health and welfare, someone else can. So, who should be appointed to make those decisions for you?…
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A legal document that allows you to choose someone (an attorney) to make decisions on your behalf. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA): Personal Welfare Your Attorneys can make the decisions you make on a daily basis regarding your personal welfare. This can include…
Loss is never easy and whilst grieving is a normal process following a bereavement, it affects people in many different ways. You may feel shock, numbness, anger or feel unable to cope with matters that would normally not be a problem. This is all perfectly natural but having a guide as to what to do…