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| Avoid IHT with Charitable DonationsBy giving a sum of money over and above the inheritance tax threshold to your favourite charity can mean that IHT can be totally avoided In recent years Inheritance Tax, or IHT, has proved itself to be even less popular than the notorious Poll Tax was in the 1990’s. A simple search on the internet for ‘avoiding inheritance tax’ will deliver over 300,000 pages of advice on the subject. That’s not to say that everybody is trying to avoid IHT, I’m sure there are plenty of people who have no issues with...Related to: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Author: John Logic Date: March 20, 2009 |  |
| Welcome Changes to Intestacy LawRecent changes in intestacy laws don’t mean writing a will is any less important As of the 1st of February 2009, bereaved husbands, wives and civil partners will be entitled to up to J450,000 of the deceased’s estate if a will has not been made or cannot be located. This new ruling has doubled the previous statutory entitlement of J125,000 where there are children and J250,000 where there are no children. This is the first time intestacy law has been changed since 1993 and means that the bereaved...Related to: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset Author: John Logic Date: March 20, 2009 |  |
| Claudette expands law firm into LutterworthAn award-winning family law practice has expanded into Lutterworth. Experienced lawyer Claudette Jaggard-Inglis has moved to the town to set up a base for Woolley & Co, helping people across south Leicestershire with all their family law issues, from divorce and child residence issues, to pre-nuptial agreements and civil partnership dissolution. Claudette originally joined Woolley & Co in July 2007, working from a base in Nuneaton. Now she is delighted to be able to bring the firm’s unique...Related to: United Kingdom Author: James Wilde Date: December 19, 2008 |
| Woolley & Co latest signing strengthens team furtherA boys’ football team assistant manager has scored off the pitch by joining a pioneering firm to help people in the Ashby area with their family law matters. A boys’ football team assistant manager has scored off the pitch by joining a pioneering firm to help people in the Ashby area with their family law matters. Andrew Robotham, aged 40, is the latest recruit for Woolley & Co, a rapidly expanding specialist family law firm which works with high-level lawyers working from home offices to offer...Related to: United Kingdom Author: James Wilde Date: November 12, 2008 |  |
| Justine appointed in law firm expansionFamily law specialist Woolley & Co has appointed Watford-based lawyer Justine Sandison to further strengthen its expanding team. Family law specialist Woolley & Co has appointed Watford-based lawyer Justine Sandison to further strengthen its expanding team. Justine will work with clients from across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire and London. Since its foundation in 1996, Woolley & Co has built a reputation for innovation and dealing in plain English,...Related to: United Kingdom Author: James Wilde Date: October 06, 2008 |  |
| Professionals work together to weather the credit crunchA meeting of professionals in Stratford has paved the way for greater working together to help weather the current economic decline. The credit crunch is forcing business professionals to work together more closely and rethink how they serve clients. That was the finding of an inaugural professionals’ lunch held in Warwickshire this month to discuss the impact the current economic downturn is having on both business and customers, and what they should be doing to help ride out the storm. Guests at...Related to: United Kingdom Author: James Wilde Date: October 06, 2008 |
| Sex is most common factor in divorceSex is the single most common contributing factor to divorce, according to a new survey from a leading family law firm. In 43 per cent of recent cases analysed by lawyers at family law specialist Woolley & Co, sex was directly tied to the reasons an individual wanted to divorce, including things like infidelity and unusual sexual preferences. Lifestyle issues were mentioned in 37 per cent of the 100 cases studied, covering work pressures, growing apart, cultural differences, illness and things...Related to: United Kingdom Author: James Wilde Date: August 20, 2008 |
| Leading family law firm launches guide book to divorceFamily law firm Woolley & Co has launched a second edition of its successful guide book to Surviving Family Conflict and Divorce A second edition of a pocket book on surviving divorce has been launched by a leading Warwickshire family law specialist. Andrew Woolley, managing partner of Woolley & Co, helped write the original version of Surviving Family Conflict and Divorce before it was published last year. Demand for the book has far outstripped expectation and a second, updated edition...Related to: United Kingdom Author: Wildenews Date: August 05, 2008 |
| Law firm launches new guide book to divorceA leading family law specialist has published a second, updated version of its guide book to divorce following the success of the original book. A second edition of a pocket book on surviving divorce has been launched by a leading Warwickshire family law specialist. Andrew Woolley, managing partner of Woolley & Co, helped write the original version of Surviving Family Conflict and Divorce before it was published last year. Demand for the book has far outstripped expectation and a second, updated...Related to: United Kingdom Author: James Wilde Date: July 10, 2008 |  |
| Hannah joins Woolley & CoCheltenham-based family law expert Hannah O’Toole has joined the growing team at pioneering law firm Woolley & Co. Cheltenham-based family law expert Hannah O’Toole has joined the growing team at pioneering law firm Woolley & Co. Woolley & Co solicitors operates unlike other law firms, having replaced high street offices and tiers of administration with high-level lawyers operating from satellite home offices and harnessing technology to offer a streamlined, transparent service to clients....Related to: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Author: James Wilde Date: April 18, 2008 |
| Hampshire Solicitors are listed on the Legal 500 Havant-based Dyer Burdett & Co. are delighted to announce that the company has been recognised by the legal profession?’s leading analyst the ?‘Legal 500?’, which publishes an annual list of the UK?’s top legal firms. Dyer Burdett & Co.?’s expertise was credited in the recent 2007/2008 edition, where a special mention is also made of the niche marine and shipping department, of which Tim Reynolds, Head of the Department, is recognised for his skills in this specialised area of legal work....Related to: United Kingdom Author: Dyer Burdett Date: January 25, 2008 |
| Barrister courts technology in new role A ground-breaking ?‘virtual?’ law firm which gives clients easier access to top level legal advice has expanded into Bedfordshire. Lisa Smith has moved from practising as a barrister in London Chambers to establish a home office in the village of Clophill, between Luton and Bedford, specialising in family law for Woolley & Co. And thanks to the unique way Woolley & Co operates ?– from satellite offices dealing with clients over the phone and via email as much as possible ?– she is aiming...Related to: United Kingdom Author: James Wilde Date: January 25, 2008 |
| Divorce Solicitor Trap Warning Divorce season is upon us again in the wake of the festive period. The stresses and strains of Christmas past and a desire to make a fresh start make January a particularly busy month for divorce. The creators of the DIVORCE SOLICITOR TRAP website would like to send a warning to the public. Before you pick up the telephone and call a divorce solicitor, visit our website www.divorce-solicitor-trap.co.uk to find out exactly what you may be facing. Remember that most solicitors, at this time of year,...Related to: United Kingdom Author: Lucille Turner Date: January 25, 2008 |
| UK Solicitors now Offer Professional Will-Writing Services Following the expansion of the firm of Davies & Gribbin Solicitors, Stephen Davies and Barbara Gribbin are pleased to announce the opening of their new Wills and Probate department. "For over 11 years as personal injury Solicitors, we've taken care of the needs of people throughout the UK and see the addition of this department as an innovative and useful service, both to our existing clients and to the wider community," says Mrs Gribbin. According to the Law Society, a badly prepared...Related to: United Kingdom Date: January 25, 2008 |
| Motorcycle Injury - DAVID BURKE V. ROBERTS and ARLA FOODS DAVID BURKE (life partner and sole executor of the will of Angelo Jacinto Jose Do Rosario Athaide deceased) Claimant - and- RAYMOND ERNEST ROBERTS 1st Defendant - and- ARLA FOODS 2nd Defendant Circumstances: On 26 August 2003 Mr. Angelo Athaide died after a collision on Romford Road, London E15 between his motorcycle and an Arla Foods' milk float being driven by Mr. Raymond Roberts. Mr Athaide was on his way to his work as a specialist clothes designer with his same sex partner of 14 years, Mr David...Related to: United Kingdom Author: Richard Clarke Date: January 25, 2008 |
| Seminar provides overview of charging process focusing on role of lender, valuer and lawyer Manches LLP a leading law firm in London and the Thames Valley announces upcoming seminars based on the issue of Social Housing. The three seminars are to cover topics including Successful Development, A legal update for supported housing and Streamlining the charging process and will be held in October and November at Manches? London office. For more information and directions please register at: www.manches.com/events/ or call Gemma Gardner on 01865 813657. Social Housing Seminars in Oxford The...Related to: United Kingdom Author: Gemma Gardner Date: January 25, 2008 |
| London solicitors firm fall victim to alleged bogus IRA extortion racket DHK & Co Solicitors a London based law firm had to close its doors in the wake of a bogus IRA extortion racket led by a property developer based in Charville in Co Cork. A partner in the Solicitor firm was subject to death threats and threats of intimidation and violence were made against his family if he did not comply with the gangs request and hand over large amounts of money. The solicitor had no other option but to raid the firms client account to satisfy their demands. In all over 820,000...Related to: United Kingdom Author: Tony Lattice Date: January 25, 2008 |
| Family law specialist expands on the south coast Leading family law specialist Woolley & Co has opened a new office in Bournemouth. Quyen Trickett is the latest appointment for the expanding firm of solicitors, which works with lawyers in satellite offices conducting much of their business via email and on the phone. She will serve clients across Dorset, Hampshire and the New Forest. Quyen, who has been in Bournemouth since 2000, brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce cases, separation issues, prenuptial...Related to: United Kingdom Author: James Wilde Date: January 08, 2008 |
| Partnering and Collaborative Working: Legal and Industry Practice Brings together leading construction industry and legal experts to discuss key elements of the partnering process Partnering and alliancing in construction projects is on the increase as the benefits and advantages become more apparent and pervasive. Reflecting the collaborative approach that is essential to the success of partnering, this book is split into two broad sections covering industry and legal perspectives: The new edition has been updated to include essential information on: Foreword...Related to: United Kingdom Author: Bharatbook.com Date: February 27, 2007 |
| Legal claim- Facts and figures With many people opting for legal claim today, and much illusions and myths doing their rounds, here is a ready reckoner of various facts and figures that potential claimants must be aware of. Facts on accidents Accidental injury is one of the biggest causes of concern in the UK. UK still experiences approximately 300,000 accidents due to injury per year. Among these car drivers and passengers are the most susceptible group with 298,978 injury accidents in 2002. Goods vehicle drivers and passengers...Related to: United Kingdom Author: Legal-claim.co.uk Date: January 21, 2007 |
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