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…
Spall Clark Solicitors is delighted to announce the recent addition of Private Client Solicitor, Natasha Yelland to its specialist team. Natasha advises clients on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration. She has a strong interest in advising vulnerable and elderly clients with a specific interest in mental capacity.
Congleton Solicitor Sarah Bushell retires Today was Sarah Bushell’s last day at Spall Clark Solicitors and her last day working as a solicitor. Sarah qualified as a solicitor 33 years ago and spent much of her legal career working in both Congleton and Macclesfield. Having recently spent time working in Macclesfield, Sarah returned to Congleton…
Join our team at Spall Clark Solicitors We are looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join our non-contentious private client team 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 prosperous 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 Friday 22nd…
Spall Clark Solicitors hosts its second art exhibition in support of Congleton charity The new exhibition Spall Clark Solicitors is hosting a new art exhibition in support of Beartown Rickshaw – a charity whose volunteers provide rides on a passenger cart to socially isolated locals. Commenting on the exhibition, Practice Manager Becky Spall says:…
When should I start thinking about Inheritance Tax? When reviewing your financial plans and when making a Will, it is important to consider your Inheritance Tax position. This will help you to determine if your estate could be liable to HMRC for payment of Inheritance Tax after you die. Further, by putting plans in place…
Cross option agreements: Protection for you, your family and your business Starting and growing a business can be an exciting yet very busy time for business owners. So much so that it is possible to overlook the importance of putting plans in place to ensure the business is protected in the worst should happen and…
Changes to the amount a spouse inherits when someone dies without a Will Spouses inheritance increased by £52,000 The amount inherited by a surviving spouse when there is no Will (known as the statutory legacy) has been increased from £270,000 to £322,000. The change took effect for anyone dying on or after 26 July 2023.…