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Penderlaw’s triple win at Cornwall Law Society Awards

Cornwall Law Society Awards 2025 Penderlaw Team

We’re absolutely thrilled that both Tegan Pownall and Alice Vage won awards at this year’s Cornwall Law Society Awards! Cornwall Law Society’s prestigious annual awards ceremony took place on Friday, 13th June at Truro Cathedral. The ceremony is a glamourous black-tie occasion, bringing together lawyers from all over the county and a chance to celebrate…

So, why haven’t you got a Will?

Important not urgent maybe.  You’ll get around to it sometime.  Too young perhaps? According to a recent survey*, 67% of adults don’t have a Will, or have a Will which is out of date.  If you die without a Will you can leave those you love most with uncertainty, not to mention a huge administrative…

Making a Will with Dementia

A question our team often get asked is what to do when a relative loses capacity without having made a Will. For a Will to be valid, a person must usually be deemed to ‘have capacity’ at the time of signing it. Solicitor Lucy Wilton, and Litigation Executive Claire Lockwood, explain the options available when…

We’ve been shortlisted again for the Cornwall Law Society Awards!

The team attending the Cornwall Law Society Awards from Penderlaw Solicitors standing outside Truro Cathedral where they won Small Firm of the Year

We’re so excited that Tegan Pownall and Alice Vage have both been shortlisted for awards at this year’s Cornwall Law Society Awards which take place on 13th June 2025 at Truro Cathedral! We’re hoping to build on the success we had last year when we won Small Firm of the Year and the Judges’ Award.…

WHAT TO DO IF YOU MISSED THE STAMP DUTY LAND TAX DEADLINE

History of Stamp Duty Stamp duty land tax was introduced in England in 1694 and is one of this country’s oldest taxes. Since then, it has been updated to reflect changing times and sometimes used as a tool to boost the property market at times of economic stress. When is Stamp Duty payable? Stamp Duty…

DYING MATTERS AWARENESS WEEK 5-11 May 2025

There seems to be an awareness day or week for everything these days, and perhaps ‘Dying Matters Awareness Week’ does sound a little strange, but it nevertheless bears an important message as Solicitor Alice Vage discusses. Tackling a tricky subject to bring peace of mind Many of us are understandably squeamish about discussing matters around…

Will disputes concerning the family business

A Will should be a true reflection of a person’s wishes.  However, situations sometimes arise where there is doubt cast upon the validity of a Will. Disputes concerning Wills are referred to legally as Contested or Contentious Probate.  This type of dispute becomes especially complex where a business is involved and can become even more…