In the last 12 months we have made further donations to the value of £30,571.53 to The Christie Bloods Closer to Home project, this takes the total so far this year to £48,753.63 What is the Bloods Closer to Home project? When cancer patients are dealing with the demands of…
Some of you may have seen the The Martin Lewis Money Show Live on Tuesday 14th March 2023 (Series12, episode 14) focusing on the three D’s – Death, Divorce & Dementia. Chafes Hague Lambert are here to help you prepare financially in the event of any of the above. Death…
Three quarters of parents in the North West have no legal guardian in place to care for their children in the events of their deaths. Research commissioned by the SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) and Chafes Hague Lambert shows 76% of parents in the North West have no legal plans…
Fraud in residential property has been a hot topic over the past year. We are seeing an increase in queries from our clients who want to protect their most valuable asset, whether that is their family home, holiday home or buy to let portfolio. Most prominently, ‘Our House’ which aired…
There are some common misconceptions that come about when someone you love dies without a Will (intestate). When someone dies without a Will it can be hard for the loved ones left behind to know what’s going to happen, and what to do. Chafes Hague Lambert want to help bust…
With fewer people now engaging in marriages and civil partnerships, and the cohabiting couple on the rise it is important to fully understand your rights and entitlements if you own a property but are not married. Hello, my name is Simon Green and I am an Associate Conveyancer in our…
With fewer people now engaging in marriages and civil partnerships, and the cohabiting couple on the rise it is important to fully understand your rights and entitlements if you own a property but are not married. It’s Hannah, Solicitor in our Tax, Trusts and Estate Team here again. Continuing…
With fewer people now engaging in marriage and civil partnerships and the cohabiting couple on the rise, it is important to fully understand your rights and entitlements if you live with a partner but are not married. My name is Michelle Simpson and I am an Associate Solicitor in Family…
Hello, I am Hannah Mycock and I’m a Solicitor in our Tax, Trusts and Estates team. Have you ever noticed that Soaps often highlight important legal issues that many people come across during their lifetime? Most recently on Coronation Street, the use of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has been…
A Will is arguably one of the most important legal documents you can sign in your lifetime, but as the will writing sector currently unregulated, it’s easy to fall victim to rogue will writers. As it stands there are no restrictions in the UK on who can prepare a Will:…