Everys Solicitors News Archive

We've been shortlisted!

We’ve been shortlisted!

By Karen / January 27, 2020 / Comments Off on We’ve been shortlisted!

Well done to our Private Client team who have been shortlisted in the ‘Team of the Year’ category for the Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards 2020. The Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 30th April – we’ll be there, sitting with our fingers crossed under the table! Wish us luck!

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A New Year review

A New Year review

By Karen / January 8, 2020 / Comments Off on A New Year review

We are now into a new year and although you may have contemplated your New Year’s resolutions, did you give any thought about making or reviewing your will or power of attorney? At an already difficult time when such documents are required, taking care of these matters beforehand ensures less worry for your family and…

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Crystal ball gazing when making a will

Crystal ball gazing when making a will

By Everys / December 11, 2019 / Comments Off on Crystal ball gazing when making a will

It is always difficult to decide how best to divide one’s estate between loved ones when making a will. There is no concrete way of knowing what your assets will be when you die, or what the position will be of those in the family whom you may wish to benefit. Parents in particular are often concerned…

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Rent charges: to be avoided?

Rent charges: to be avoided?

By Everys / November 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Rent charges: to be avoided?

Historic rent charges are yearly payments made by homeowners to whoever owns the rent charge (rent charge owner), and date mainly from the end of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The rent charge owner does not usually have any interest in the property other than a right to receive this sum each…

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Why wills are not just for the elderly

Why wills are not just for the elderly

By Everys / November 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Why wills are not just for the elderly

There is often a misconception that wills are made by the older generations to set their affairs in order as they enter later life. In reality, a will is something that every person should have. You never know when your estate will need to be dealt with, and it will need to be dealt with,…

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Gifts

Gifts

By Everys / November 7, 2019 / Comments Off on Gifts

Christmas will quickly be upon us and whilst many of us will be thinking of buying and wrapping gifts, many people will also be thinking of giving cash, too. Giving away cash is the easiest way to avoid paying inheritance tax (IHT) when you die. However, the time at which you make a gift, the…

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DIY probate: is it worth the risks?

DIY probate: is it worth the risks?

By Everys / November 6, 2019 / Comments Off on DIY probate: is it worth the risks?

More and more people are looking to carry out their own probate without wanting to instruct a solicitor – generally to keep costs down but also as a result of the digital age we live in and the availability of tips and advice on the internet. However, before deciding to take on this task, it…

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Digital Assets

How should I deal with my digital assets on death?

By Everys / October 23, 2019 / Comments Off on How should I deal with my digital assets on death?

Digital assets: What are they? Digital assets are increasingly part of everyday life. Most simplistically, they can be defined as anything that you may own or have rights to that exist online or on a hard storage device. In general, this means any accounts that you open online, including email, social networking, and photo sharing,…

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We've been re-accredited!

We’ve been re-accredited!

By Everys / September 20, 2019 / Comments Off on We’ve been re-accredited!

Everys Solicitors is thrilled to announce that we have been re-accredited by Lexcel. As the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark, Lexcel assesses seven areas of legal practice: Structure and strategy Financial management Information management People management Risk management Client care File and case management Following interviews with staff, detailed file reviews and an in-depth…

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Becoming Dementia Friendly

Becoming Dementia Friendly

By Everys / September 19, 2019 / Comments Off on Becoming Dementia Friendly

Emma Gray and Joan Pullin, both Associate Solicitors in our Private Client department based at Honiton, have been working towards making Everys Solicitors a Dementia Friendly firm. After consultation with Gina Awad and Heather Penwarden of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) and Honiton Dementia Action Alliance (HDAA) respectively, Everys is delighted to announce that…

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