Our Disputes and Litigation team were recently instructed in a Will dispute where access to medical records was required to be able to prove whether the Will in question was valid. The issue was around whether the person who made the Will had capacity at the time the Will was made, something which could only…
No, you are not obligated to use the solicitor recommended by your mortgage provider says Samantha Bellamy from our Property team. Sam explores some of the matters you should consider when choosing a property solicitor. Freedom to choose While your mortgage provider may recommend a firm, you are free to choose your own solicitor. It’s…
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…
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 According to a recent survey*, 67% of adults don’t have a Will, or have a Will which is out of date.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…
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. Solicitors Lucy Wilton & Leah Chenoweth , together with Litigation Executive Claire Lockwood,…
With the average house price now at almost £380k, the dream of buying a first home feels ever more out of reach for Generation Z. As a result, many young people are understandably turning to their parents to help them out. If you are a parent considering helping your kids to buy a house, there…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
