100 years of the Intestacy Rules: Why making a Will is important What are the intestacy rules? The intestacy rules are contained within in the Administration of Estates Act 1925 and set out who is entitled to inherit from a person’s estate if they die without leaving a Will. This is known as dying intestate.…
We are delighted to share the news that our Consultant Solicitor Simon Heapy has co-authored the recently published Dictionary of the Court of Protection 2025 – an updated resource for practitioners working in this complex area of law.
Join our team at Spall Clark Solicitors We are looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join our team of talented Solicitors to advise a range of different clients on a variety of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Estate Administration. The role is ideal for a Solicitor looking for an…
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Spall Clark Solicitors We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Our Christmas and New Year opening times The team at Spall Clark Solicitors will be taking a break over the Christmas period. We close at 1pm on Tuesday 24th…
Spall Clark Solicitors Serving Clients and the Local Community for 5 Years In September 2024 we celebrated our 5th birthday. Where it all began In 2019, our managing director Paul Clark launched Spall Clark Solicitors to create a law firm that combines high quality specialist legal advice with a personal approach. Starting from scratch…
We are delighted to announce our upcoming art exhibition in support of Congleton Dementia Friends. Congleton Dementia Friends are part of Congleton Partnership’s Senior Forum and help the community become more aware of the needs of people with dementia. Artist Spotlight The artist spotlight is on local amateur artist Linda McKellar. Linda has created many…
Spall Clark Solicitors Sponsors Local Tennis Club Tournament The Tournament We were delighted to attend and sponsor the Congleton Lawn Tennis Club’s Town Mayor’s Tournament on 6th July. It was a fun afternoon of great tennis and we were lucky enough for the sun to make an appearance. Matt Parker and Heather Bryson were the…
What is a Will Trust? A Will trust is a legal arrangement created as part of a person’s Will. It can be thought of as a gift with conditions attached, for example leaving an inheritance to a child where they receive their inheritance on their 25th birthday. Trustees appointed in the Will look after the…
Instructions in Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney allows attorneys to make decisions relating to such things as: where you should live what care you should receive consenting to or refusing medical treatment day-to-day matters such as diet, clothes and daily routine decisions about accepting or…
Why is it important for unmarried partners to have Wills? There is a common misconception that unmarried partners have the same rights to inherit from each other as married couples or couples in a civil partnership. Unmarried partners may co-own a property and set up their finances together and if they don’t have Wills in…
Paul Clark chairs the cross-border roundtable event on behalf of the Law Society Private Client Solicitors Section Advisory Committee In February 2024, legal experts from England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland gathered virtually to share their practical perspectives on tax, trust, and estate planning. The roundtable discussion was chaired by…
