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Family Matters and Property |
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We advise individuals on their private and business affairs and
the consequences resulting from the overlapping of such matters.
We encourage each client to make a Will and to consider tax planning.
We recommend, and work closely with other professionals (particularly accountants)
whose advice may, from time to time, be necessary for the effective management
of a client's affairs.
The firm provides a full conveyancing service and is a member of the
Law Society's Transaction scheme designed to streamline the house buying
process.
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| Your home |
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Buying / selling
Council house purchase
Leasehold / freehold
Buying through a housing association
Houses, flats, holiday homes,
Re-mortgaging. |
| Landlord and tenant |
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Preparing and advising on tenancy agreements
Accelerated possession procedure in the event of unauthorised occupation |
| Wills, trusts and probate |
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Preparing a will
Formation of trusts / family arrangements
Applying for probate, distributing the estate
Measures to reduce liability to inheritance and other taxes |
| Advice for elderly clients |
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Arranging accommodation
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Disposal of property
Court of Protection Orders
Managing financial affairs |
| Welfare benefits |
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Liaising with benefit / advice offices
Single parent benefits
Benefits relating to unemployment redundancy and incapacity
Benefits relating to children / elderly |
| Crime |
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Representation in Magistrates/Crown Courts
Criminal injury compensation claims |
| Family |
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Divorce maintenance/children's applications
Separation/co-habitation agreements
Adoption / Family mediation |