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A new member of the team

June 28, 2018 By Ann McCabe

Family Law

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

Filed Under: News

Dementia Action Week 21 to 27 May 2018

May 26, 2018 By Ann McCabe

Where do I turn?

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

Filed Under: Lasting Powers of Attorney, News, Wills and Probate Tagged With: dementia, Lasting Powers of Attorney, wills

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

February 7, 2018 By Ann McCabe

Emma Paxton

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

Filed Under: Lasting Powers of Attorney, Legal advice, News Tagged With: Lasting Powers of Attorney, legal advice, Office of the Public Guardian

Budget 2017: Access to justice? No comment

December 13, 2017 By Ann McCabe

Office of Ann McCabe Solicitors

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

Filed Under: Legal advice, News Tagged With: access to justice, budget, free legal advice

Budget 2017: Stamp duty relief for first time buyers. Is it worth having?

November 22, 2017 By Ann McCabe

Finances

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced permanent relief from stamp duty land tax for first time buyers, effective from today.  First-time buyers wanting to purchase a property up to £500,000 will not pay stamp duty on the first £300,000 and will pay 5% from £300,000-£500,000. Relief applies where: there is a purchase … [Read more...] about Budget 2017: Stamp duty relief for first time buyers. Is it worth having?

Filed Under: Financial claims, News Tagged With: budget, first time buyers, Stamp duty

Jemma Wentworth joins Ann McCabe Solicitors

October 17, 2017 By Ann McCabe

Ann McCabe is very pleased to announce that Jemma Wentworth joined Ann McCabe Solicitors on 18th September 2017.  Jemma has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives since 2009, having specialised in divorce, separation and children law since 2004. Having taken a career break to raise her young children, Ann and … [Read more...] about Jemma Wentworth joins Ann McCabe Solicitors

Filed Under: Children arrangements, Divorce, Legal advice, News Tagged With: children law, Divorce, separation

DIY Probate – Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate?

October 11, 2017 By Ann McCabe

DIY 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?

Filed Under: Legal advice, News, Wills and Probate Tagged With: bereavement, probate, wills

Lasting Powers of Attorney are not just for old people – Price freeze until 31st August 2017

May 26, 2017 By Ann McCabe

DIY Probate

  If you know anything about Lasting Powers of Attorney, you probably think they are something you might need when you’re older and close to losing the ability to make your own decisions. Our advice is that you should think about signing Lasting Powers of Attorney now, whatever your age. Here are some reasons not to put it … [Read more...] about Lasting Powers of Attorney are not just for old people – Price freeze until 31st August 2017

Filed Under: Lasting Powers of Attorney, Legal advice, News Tagged With: dementia, Lasting Powers of Attorney, legal advice

Ann McCabe Solicitors Chosen Charities

April 26, 2017 By Ann McCabe

Ann McCabe Solicitors Logo

There are so many good causes to choose from.  It was hard to choose one so I've chosen two fantastic local charities.  I've met those closely involved and they are passionate about supporting local families. Our Space - Staffs Ltd The North Staffs Special Adventure Playground on Stanier Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme closed … [Read more...] about Ann McCabe Solicitors Chosen Charities

Filed Under: Charity, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: charity, family

New Probate Fees : A Tax on Death by the Back Door?

March 18, 2017 By Ann McCabe

Finances

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?

Filed Under: Legal advice, News, Wills and Probate Tagged With: Inheritance Tax, probate, wills

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