Two New Equity Partners for Russell & Russell
Russell & Russell Solicitors has made two appointments to its senior management team. Emma Wood and Louise Rance, both partners in the wills and probate department, have been made equity partners ...
13 May 2019
MOJ starts centralising the probate service
Regional probate offices across England and Wales are being closed down so that the service can be brought under one roof.The move is part of the Ministry of Justice’s wider ...
29 April 2019
Make Your Lasting Power of Attorney or Risk More Expense Later
As we age, thoughts about how we might cope if we’re diagnosed with a debilitating condition can become more persistent. Suffering a physical impairment is bad enough, but when your ...
23 April 2019
Emma Wood joins Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Emma Wood has been appointed as Governor for the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.Emma, who is a partner in Russell & Russell’s wills and probate department, will be ...
15 April 2019
No fault divorce set to come in to force
Divorce laws in England and Wales are set to undergo the biggest shake up of the last 50 years.No fault divorces which allow couples to split without the need to ...
9 April 2019
Making your will
Often, there is a perception that writing your will is a time consuming, expensive process. But failing to make your will can prove far more costly – both financially and ...
1 April 2019
Victims of violent crime within the home to receive compensation
People who have been the victims of historical violent crimes inflicted by those who lived with them will be able to claim compensation under new rules being proposed by the ...
25 March 2019
Three new equity Partners for Russell & Russell Solicitors
Russell & Russell Solicitors has made three new additions to its leadership team.Zoe Harryman, Jill Hughes, and Richard Querelle have all accepted equity partnerships in the firm. The three Solicitors, ...
11 March 2019
Infographic: why you should set up a Lasting Power of Attorney
5 March 2019
The cost of a death certificate trebles in price
The price of a getting a death certificate in England and Wales has nearly tripled. Registering a death now costs £11 for each certificate – a jump from just £4 ...
25 February 2019
Concerns over the closure of magistrates courts
Since 2010, over half of all magistrates courts have closed.Figures published by the House of Commons library show that of the 323 magistrates courts in England and Wales, 162 - ...
19 February 2019
Older persons advice and information fair – 15th February
Russell & Russell will be attending the Older Persons’ Fair this Friday, the 15th February.The event, which is being held at Lostock Parish Centre, is aimed at advising older people ...
12 February 2019
Victoria adds more wills and probate skills to Russell & Russell Solicitors
Victoria Marsh, a solicitor in Russell & Russell’s wills and probate department, has gained her Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).STEP ...
6 February 2019
Russell & Russell Solicitors Converts to an Alternative Business Structure
Russell & Russell Solicitors has converted to a limited liability partnership (LLP) and an alternative business structure (ABS). The new status became effective as of the 1st February.The firm, which ...
1 February 2019
Domestic abuse victims to have more support
Victims of domestic abuse have received a boost of support following new measures to be introduced by government.Ministers believe the landmark legislation will protect victims by extending the legal definition ...
22 January 2019