by Silks Solicitors | 14 Aug, 2019 | Probate
As the delays to probate applications caused by new software at the probate registries continues, the Law Society has announced a review meeting on 10 September. Along with STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) and SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly),...
by Silks Solicitors | 19 Oct, 2018 | Awards, Probate, Wills
It is with great pleasure we can announce here that due to the hard work and dedication of our private client team we have been presented with the British Wills and Probate Award 2018 in the category of Solicitor Firm of the Year (Midlands). Colleagues Sandra Buffam...
by Silks Solicitors | 11 Sep, 2018 | Probate, Silks, Wills
We’re thrilled to announce that, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our private client team, we have been short-listed for the British Wills and Probate Awards 2018 in the category of Solicitor Firm of the Year (Midlands). The winner will be announced by...
by Silks Solicitors | 4 Sep, 2018 | Probate, Wills
Last week the Supreme Court ruled that denying bereavement benefits from cohabiting partners with children because they are unmarried is unlawful and at odds with human rights law. After the death of her partner of 23 years, Siobhan McLaughlin from Northern Ireland...
by Silks Solicitors | 13 Aug, 2018 | Probate, Wills
Inheritance tax receipts have risen year on year over the last nine years by an average of 10%. However, this tax is only payable on just over 4% of all deaths. Recently it was revealed that the Government made a record £5.2 billion from Inheritance Tax due, it is...
by Silks Solicitors | 7 Dec, 2017 | Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Wills
In the Times this Saturday, Janice Turner wrote that “Life would be better if we faced up to death”. She admitted how easy it is to avoid such conversations until it is too late as it seems such a “ghastly” subject to raise. At Silks we understand how hard it is to...
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