Thorne Segar News
Wills: Government launches Wills investigation
Government launches Wills investigation CMA identifies areas of concern in unregulated legal services, including Will writing and prepaid probate plans. The government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation following complaints about...
Probate: Do-It-Yourself or use a Lawyer?
Probate: Do-It-Yourself or use a Lawyer? Thorne Segar’s probate expert, Rebecca Padgett, provides insight on what to do if you’ve been appointed Executor in a Will. Should you administer the estate yourself or use a professional? What is an Executor?If a...
Which? warns only 1 in 7 have an LPA…
According to consumer advice magazine Which? many people don’t understand how the Power of Attorney system works... In a survey of 2,000 people in November 2021 Which? found that, surprisingly, only 15% of people have an LPA “Despite the peace of mind it can...
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) up 51.7%
In the last year we've seen a huge 51.7% increase in the number of LPAs we've produced for our clients. The Covid pandemic created uncertainty but also the opportunity to reflect and get affairs in order. Many new LPA clients have come from outside the local area –...
Property prices: The end of stamp duty holiday – what to expect…
The property market in West Somerset has been particularly buoyant over the last year. According to Nationwide Building Society house prices in the UK rose by 13.4% in the year to June 2021. Our own conveyancing department has been busier that ever – processing 39.6%...
The best gets better: New qualification for probate paralegal Danielle
Danielle is celebrating after achieving the CILEx Level 3 Certificate in Law & Practice (Probate). Whilst Danielle has over six year’s experience of probate and administration of estates she wanted to develop her legal knowledge further. She studied for the...
Lockdown 2 Conveyancing – Can you still move?
The second Coronavirus lockdown begins today (Thursday 5th November 2020). Can you still buy a new home? What about renting? Unlike the first lockdown it is hoped that estate agents, removals firms, letting agents and solicitors will keep operating throughout the...
New: LPA Guide – Everything you need to know…
We have recently published a new guide - Everything you need to know about LPAs in 30 minutes. The guide was written by Thorne Segar’s LPA expert, Iestyn Milton-Jenkins and is presented in a clear, easy to read style. Important topics covered include: What is an LPA?...
Our office is open to visitors again…
Our offices are open again replete with sneeze screens so if you need to pop in with any paperwork or queries please do so, we would love to see you. The office is open 9-5 and closed between 1-2 when Matt has lunch. We can also witness Wills, Lasting Powers of...
Latest Wills FAQ’s – How can you get your Will witnessed during social distancing?
I want to make a new Will/amend my existing Will, can you still help me? Yes of course. Instead of a meeting at our office, we will book you an appointment for a telephone call or a video conference. Please click here. Getting your affairs in order, will provide you...
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