What is contentious probate, and why do I need a solicitor? Contentious probate in the UK refers to a legal dispute that arises when the validity of a will or the distribution of an estate is called into question. For example, this can happen when a family member or other interested party feels that they...
Research commissioned by SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) and Farnfields Solicitors shows eight out of ten parents in the South West have no legal plans in place to make sure their children are looked after, should the parents die. In fact, parents in the South West are the least prepared in the whole of the...
Why everyone should have a Power of Attorney A Power of Attorney is a very valuable document to have in place, allowing you to plan for the future when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. In this article, we look at why a Power of Attorney is something you should consider. What is...
How can I leave money to charity in my will? Generally speaking, there are two ways to leave money to charity in your will. The first option is to very simply, specify any charities you wish to benefit from your will. Alternatively, you can leave money or property in a trust and leave it up...
Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story of her husband Derek’s year-long battle with Covid has been made even more complicated by the lack of legal protection she and Derek had in place. Kate was unable to access funds to manage her husband’s care or refinance her mortgage. She didn’t even have the legal right to see his...
Succession planning is an essential part of running a family farm business. Effectively planning for the future allows you to protect your assets, safeguard your business, ensure continuity and provide for your family. In this article, Fiona Thomas, Managing Partner and Private Client Solicitor at Farnfields Solicitors looks at some of the key things you...
This year the team is supporting Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) with the Forever Friends Appeal. If you’ve put off writing or updating your Will, this offers you the opportunity to use the professional Will writing services of local solicitors at a reduced cost, which will then be donated back to the charity for the...
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of claims brought against executors by beneficiaries. Coupled with increased financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, it is vital that executors understand their duties and obligations to avoid claims. In this article, we set out what is required of executors, and...
You might have heard of either pre or post-nuptial agreements. Each agreement can play its part at certain stages of a relationship and importantly they can hold some weight in law. A pre-nuptial agreement is made before a marriage or civil partnership. Often, they are made because one party to the relationship brings a great...
Our pets are our constant companions – on hand twenty-four hours a day, every day, offering loyalty and love. They help reduce stress by providing emotional security as well as providing a fixed routine. Pets bring us happiness and laughter to lift depression. As pets usually have shorter lifespans than their owners, people tend to...
