Aug 6, 2019Grasping The Urgent Need to Tackle crime and Abuse Against The ElderlyYou will undoubtedly have heard many times that our population is ageing and that as a society, we must ensure we are ready for the impact of this substantia...
May 9, 2019Major delays in obtaining Grant of Probate… but there is always a silver lining!A recent article by The Law Society Gazette highlighted the major delays currently faced by those applying for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administratio...
Mar 27, 2019Probate Fee Hike: There’s Still Time!New guidance from HM Courts and Tribunals Service has been issued today, confirming that the probate fee increase will not be introduced on 1st April 2019. T...
Jan 23, 2019Probate fee hike: act sooner rather than laterCurrently, anyone applying for Probate will pay a flat rate of £155 (if using a solicitor). The impending Probate fee increase from April 2019 will mean that...
Dec 21, 2018Xmas and New YearPlease note that Solomons Solicitors will close for the holidays at 4.45pm on Friday 21st December. We shall re-open between 9.30 am and 1.30pm on Thursday 2...
Aug 17, 2017Powers of attorney risks: can you prevent abuse?In a recent interview, retired Court of Protection Judge Denzil Lush warned against the lack of safeguards in the power of attorney system. Whilst it is corr...
Aug 4, 2017The law has changed. Should you also change your will?Until earlier this year, every individual was entitled to an inheritance tax (IHT) free amount of £325,000 on their estate known as “nil rate band” (NRB). Si...
Aug 4, 2017The law has changed. Should you also change your will?Until earlier this year, every individual was entitled to an inheritance tax (IHT) free amount of £325,000 on their estate known as “nil rate band” (NRB). Si...
Jan 29, 2016Paperless Conveyancing: the Rise and Fall of VeyoIn 2015 the Law Society was announced the launch of Veyo, a leading-edge conveyancing web portal was to be launched on 26 May 2015. The aim of Veyo was to al...
Jan 29, 2016Paperless Conveyancing: the Rise and Fall of VeyoIn 2015 the Law Society was announced the launch of Veyo, a leading-edge conveyancing web portal was to be launched on 26 May 2015. The aim of Veyo was to al...
Jan 22, 2016Death of The Buy to Let: New Government Measures“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”, this indeed seems to apply in light of the new laws to be implemented on buy-to-le...
Jan 22, 2016Death of The Buy to Let: New Government Measures“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”, this indeed seems to apply in light of the new laws to be implemented on buy-to-le...
Jan 15, 2016Shakespeare’s Last Will & Testament: “No Legacy is so Rich as Honesty”King’s College London Shakespeare Centre have recently announced that William Shakespeare’s last Will & Testament will be featured at the Somerset House’s ex...
Jan 15, 2016Shakespeare’s Last Will & Testament: “No Legacy is so Rich as Honesty”King’s College London Shakespeare Centre have recently announced that William Shakespeare’s last Will & Testament will be featured at the Somerset House’s ex...
Apr 23, 2015What is a Will and its importance?What is a Will? A Will is the only legally binding document which allows you to name the people that you’d like to look after your affairs, it also sets out w...
Apr 23, 2015What is a Will and its importance?What is a Will? A Will is the only legally binding document which allows you to name the people that you’d like to look after your affairs, it also sets out w...
Oct 14, 2013Welcome to our new and improved website!We hope you will enjoy the new layout and are able to find everything you need easily. If you have any questions or recommendations we would love to hear fr...
Oct 14, 2013Welcome to our new and improved website!We hope you will enjoy the new layout and are able to find everything you need easily. If you have any questions or recommendations we would love to hear fr...
Aug 20, 2013What is inheritance tax?Inheritance tax is the tax due on your estate upon the time of your death (or in certain circumstances by the making significant transfers during your lifeti...
Aug 20, 2013What is inheritance tax?Inheritance tax is the tax due on your estate upon the time of your death (or in certain circumstances by the making significant transfers during your lifeti...