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Business as ‘normal’ during Covid

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As we work through another lockdown, Ann McCabe Solicitors wants to reassure all of our clients that our firm is taking all necessary precautions to keep you safe. Our staff are working from home the majority of the time, visiting the office only when necessary to deal with post or for face-to-face meetings.  Visits to the office … [Read more...] about Business as ‘normal’ during Covid

Online Probate applications now mandatory

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As of 2 November 2020, the court service has made it obligatory to make all applications for Grants of Probate through MyHMCTS - the online service used by professionals to issue, pay for and manage applications within civil and family courts and tribunals. There is a grace period until the end of November within which paper … [Read more...] about Online Probate applications now mandatory

Impact of Corona Virus on Children Arrangements

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As you are aware, we have entered unprecedented times with little certainty or clarity. There will be many of you with a defined child arrangement order or agreement that, due to government guidelines, will have to be changed, for example those arrangements that involve your child's school as the collection/return point for hand … [Read more...] about Impact of Corona Virus on Children Arrangements

3 tips for How to Survive Christmas – from a Family Solicitor

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Christmas is a time when families come together. Unfortunately, from my experience as a solicitor this does not necessary mean they stay together in January. There might be an expectation that your Christmas day should be the cosy, harmonious tableau we see in the Christmas adverts, whereas in fact, it can be a time of conflict … [Read more...] about 3 tips for How to Survive Christmas – from a Family Solicitor

A new member of the team

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I am delighted to welcome Sammi Lindop to Ann McCabe Solicitors as a paralegal.  Her 15 years experience  as a paralegal and legal secretary in family law mean that she is already proving an invaluable member of the team.I don't understand how we managed to cope without her. Customer focused, approachable and with a passion for … [Read more...] about A new member of the team

Dementia Action Week 21 to 27 May 2018

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Dementia is a scary diagnosis that no-one wants to hear, but this week the Alzheimer’s Society are making additional effort to raise awareness and to get everyone to take a small action which could have a big impact on those suffering with the disease.  See more at www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week . It is … [Read more...] about Dementia Action Week 21 to 27 May 2018

The Office of the Public Guardian launches scheme to refund fees for Powers of Attorney

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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has announced that it has launched a scheme to refund part of the application fee for Powers of Attorney registered between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017. A review by the Ministry of Justice, who set the fees, found that due to new efficiencies the running costs of the OPG have reduced.  … [Read more...] about The Office of the Public Guardian launches scheme to refund fees for Powers of Attorney

Budget 2017: Access to justice? No comment

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It's human nature to look out in the Budget for those parts that will directly impact on you. In legal circles, there is a lot of talk of reviewing the Legal Aid system and the impact that the massive reduction in the availability of legal aid from April 2013 onwards has had upon the Court's ability to provide access to justice. As … [Read more...] about Budget 2017: Access to justice? No comment