Divorce Petitions Rocket in January
When it comes to divorce, January is the busiest month of the year for solicitors and relationship counsellors. Tensions, anxieties and resentments boil over during the Christmas period, pushing already ...
13 January 2020
Making a Will: what to think about
Now the celebrations of Christmas and New Year are over, many people will turn their thoughts to the year ahead. Plans for diets, fitness regimes, holidays and moving home are ...
6 January 2020
Christmas and New Year opening times 2019
With the exception of the firm’s head office at Churchill House, Wood Street, Bolton BL1 1EE, all Russell & Russell branches will close at 12.30pm on Christmas Eve. We will have ...
20 December 2019
Accidents in a public place: what are they and how do you make a claim
A public liability accident is an injury that you incur as a consequence of falling, tripping, slipping or being hit by an object in a public place. If it’s found ...
10 December 2019
Cohabitation: protecting your assets
Buying a house with your partner is an exciting time; it’s the start of your life together, but before you get swept away on a wave of domestic bliss, it’s ...
26 November 2019
Russell & Russell backs Chester homeless charity
Russell & Russell's Chester branch has named homeless charity, CATH its official charity of choice.The Whitefriars based legal practice chose the CATH after staff were asked to nominate a local ...
5 November 2019
Grandparents rights to see their grandchildren
Spending time with the grandchildren is one of the most rewarding experiences grandparents can have.Grandparents have always played a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives and modern society is no ...
28 October 2019
Green space is key to higher property prices
Research carried out by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has found that the closer properties in urban areas are to public green spaces, the more expensive they are.The analysis, ...
21 October 2019
Judith Bromley appointed Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester
The Managing Partner of Russell & Russell Solicitors has been appointed Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.Judith Bromley, who heads up the firm’s wills and probate department and is also ...
14 October 2019
Tories unveil tougher sentencing stance for the worst offenders
Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland is set to outline tougher rules for those convicted of serious violent and sexual offences today.The changes are set to be announced at the Conservative Party conference ...
1 October 2019
Doing your own grant of probate carries serious consequences
You could be forgiven for thinking that once a will has been written there are no other formalities to administer a person’s estate after they’ve passed away. After all, a ...
26 September 2019
Arranging Christmas contact with your children
Christmas is a time for family, but it can bring heartache for those who've separatedor divorced. Making arrangements to spend time with your children over the festive period can be ...
5 September 2019
A Home Protection Will Trust takes care of partners and children
If you’re one of an increasing number of people remarrying, leaving assets to your children could be problematic without making preparations to future proof your will.Many couples who remarry sell ...
27 August 2019
A lasting power of attorney prevents court of protection headache
The distressing story of Samantha Partington, a journalist for the Daily Mail is another example of why it’s so important to set up a lasting power of attorney.In short, Samantha’s ...
19 August 2019
Executors. Attorneys. What’s the difference?
People are often confused about the difference between executors and attorneys, so we’ve set out a simple explanation of each below. While both involve dealing with someone’s affairs, their roles ...
12 August 2019