Fundraisers Get up for 10k Challenge to Help the Homeless
Two members of staff at our Chester branch are braving the elements to raise money for a homeless charity this Christmas.Throughout the duration of advent, Tara Crisp and Richard Querelle are getting ...
13 December 2016
Divorce Rate at Lowest Level in 40 Years
Figures recently released by the Office of National Statistics show that the number of divorces has decreased to its lowest level in 40 years.It’s believed the reasons behind the figures ...
20 December 2016
Limited Offer: Your Will, Lasting Power of Attorney and Severance for £550
To help you start 2017 as you mean to go on we’re offering an exclusive package to clients wanting to get their house in order.Throughout January and February we’re offering ...
5 January 2017
Domestic Abuse Figures Released
Figures released by the Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) have revealed that police forces across England and Wales recorded 1.03 million domestic abuse-related incidents in the year ending ...
10 January 2017
Beware the DIY Divorce
Christmas is generally seen as a time for family but sadly, for some people, it’s a period when they seriously question whether they’re happy in their relationship. As a consequence, ...
18 January 2017
VAT Added to Local Authority House Searches
A surprise move by HMRC has seen local councils impose vat on searches.Council searches, carried out on the Law Society’s CON29 and CON29O forms, provide information for buyers and lenders ...
24 January 2017
Dementia is on the increase - make your Lasting Power of Attorney
Figures released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed that dementia, including Alzheimer's, has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in England and Wales.More than 61,000 ...
31 January 2017
Valentine sweethearts urged to update their will this February 14
Blissfully loved-up couples planning to tie the knot this year should change their Will to reflect their new circumstances.Many people aren’t aware that getting married automatically invalidates their Will. Put ...
7 February 2017
Russell and Russell the Eden Valley Epic Cycle Sportive
Once again, Russell and Russell is sponsoring Epic Events Cycle Sportive, the Eden Valley Epic. Beginning at Penrith leisure centre on Sunday the 5th March, the 60 mile route will ...
16 February 2017
Russell & Russell welcomes Housing White Paper measures
As members of The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, Russell & Russell has welcomed a number of measures announced in this month’s Housing White ...
21 February 2017
Heterosexual Couple Call for Civil Partnership Equality
The recent news regarding Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan losing their battle to have a civil partnership, rather than marriage, has raised questions over whether it should be extended to ...
1 March 2017
Russell & Russell Bolsters Family Law Team
Russell & Russell has appointed two new solicitors to its family department.Donna Leigh (pictured) will work from the firm’s head office on Wood Street in Bolton town centre. She has ...
7 March 2017
Supreme Court Rules Against Daughter Cut Out of Will
Three charities have won a landmark case against a woman cut out of her mother's Will at the Supreme Court.Heather Ilott, an only child, was excluded from her mother’s will ...
15 March 2017
Government Hikes Probate Fees Despite Opposition
The government has pressed ahead with plans to increase probate fees by up to £20,000 despite overwhelming opposition.Probate fees are paid up front by executors in order to allow beneficiaries ...
21 March 2017
Russell & Russell launches Chester personal injury department
Russell &Russell has set up a personal injury department at its Chester office.The practice will be offering a 24 hour a day, seven days a week service for anyone who ...
28 March 2017