Archive for 2022

Everys Solicitors LLP and Crewkerne-based Stokes Partners LLP have announced the merger of their two firms which took effect on Friday, 25th November 2022. The newly merged firm will operate as Everys Solicitors incorporating Stokes Partners and will be led by Everys’ Managing Partner, James Griffin. The firm has over 140 staff, including 17 partners,…

Ten Partners Join the LLP Everys Solicitors have announced their largest-ever round of partner appointments and welcomed ten partners to the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). Their appointments took effect on 1st October 2022 and reflect the firm’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to rewarding excellence. The partners were drawn from all practice areas, as well…

Does your Last Will and Testament reflect your wishes? Since updating it, your circumstances may have changed. If so, this could cause stress and confusion for family members and friends left behind at an already difficult time should the unthinkable happen.  Hiring specialist solicitors to update your will could provide much-needed peace of mind and…

It’s not the easiest topic to think about, but knowing exactly what will happen to your pension when you die is important for your peace of mind.  Here is an overview of the different kinds of pensions and what happens to them when you die. Below we cover state pensions, defined benefit pensions, and defined…

Making a Will A will is a tool to set out what you would like to happen to your estate when you pass away. A common misconception people have is that if they don’t have a will everything will pass to their partner or that the family will be able to decide for themselves what…

We often have the foresight to make a will – we consider what we would like to happen when we pass away and who we want to benefit from our estates. Often, my clients get peace of mind knowing that things are in order for the family that they are leaving behind. However, what we…

Issues that might arise as part of later life planning from a legal point of view This basic guide is intended to give you an indication of the types of advice you may need in later life, and as part of retirement generally. It is not an exhaustive list but it covers the main general…

Care provision and fees The UK’s elderly care system is complex and there are different rules depending upon whether you live in England or Wales, Scotland being a separate legal jurisdiction. There are also different rules in place for residential care and domiciliary care, and the rules on who should pay what and when are…

Court of Protection  The Court of Protection is a specialist Court established to deal with matters regarding people who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. If a person can no longer manage their financial affairs and they do not have the capacity to make a Property and Finance Lasting Power of Attorney,…