In the wake of Youngs Law's recent closure, Ann McCabe Solicitors are here to store your important documents free of charge. Youngs had offices in Longton, Newcastle Under Lyme and Stoke, and have given their clients the option to collect their important documents should they wish. You should take this option as soon as … [Read more...] about Do you have documents with Youngs Law?
Wills and Probate
Supporting Free Will month for Dougie Mac
Free Will Month - May 2023 We are very pleased to be supporting Dougie Mac's free Will month again throughout the whole of May 2023. We have seen first hand the wonderful work that Dougie Mac do for people in their final days and their families. The compassionate and humane support they give makes … [Read more...] about Supporting Free Will month for Dougie Mac
Cancer Research Free Will Service
Make a lasting legacy by leaving a gift in your Will. Your pledge means Cancer Research UK can make even greater leaps forward to their life saving research to help to beat cancer for future generations. A gift can be left by writing a Will or amending an existing one. The Free Will Service is governed by Terms and … [Read more...] about Cancer Research Free Will Service
Adele Baskerville Joins Ann McCabe Solicitors as Head of Private Client department
Adele is a fantastic addition to the team at Ann McCabe Solicitors. She took over as head of the Private Client department on 1st February 2022. She is full of enthusiasm and great ideas for driving the department forward. Like the rest of us at Ann McCabe Solicitors, she puts the client first - "I always give my clients the … [Read more...] about Adele Baskerville Joins Ann McCabe Solicitors as Head of Private Client department
Online Probate applications now mandatory
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
Dementia Action Week 21 to 27 May 2018
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
DIY Probate – Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate?
DIY Probate - Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate? With an increasing amount of personal applications to the Probate Registry, a new online service has been introduced by HM Courts and Tribunal Services. The service will initially only be available for executors acting alone who have a copy of the original Will, any … [Read more...] about DIY Probate – Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate?
New Probate Fees : A Tax on Death by the Back Door?
New Probate Fees - A tax on death by the back door? The Residential Nil Rate Band First, the good news about inheritance tax: from 6th April 2017, there shall be an additional Residential Nil Rate Band on estates starting at £100,000 for deaths in the tax year to April 2018 rising by a sliding scale to £175,000 for deaths in the … [Read more...] about New Probate Fees : A Tax on Death by the Back Door?
Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016 Ann McCabe offers free legal advice over the telephone at any time. However, you may prefer to meet her face to face to answer your questions. Sometimes people just need a brief chat to get an idea about what is involved before deciding to instruct a solicitor or may just … [Read more...] about Free Legal Advice Clinic Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Emma Paxton joins Ann McCabe Solicitors
Emma Paxton joined Ann McCabe Solicitors on 31st October as a trainee Legal Executive specialising in Wills and Probate. Here we are about to enjoy an afternoon tea from HCL Cakes - Helen's Country Larder … [Read more...] about Emma Paxton joins Ann McCabe Solicitors