Articles relating to our private client services
Following Boris Johnson’s speech last night (4th January 2021), Wosskow Brown Solicitors confirm that we are still fully operational. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and each lockdown, we have remained open for business. We would like to reassure all our clients, both current and future, that we are here to help. Most of our staff will…Continue reading
We’re sure that we can all agree, that we can’t wait to see the back of 2020. It has been a tough year for everyone. As a firm, Wosskow Brown have carried on throughout the year to deliver the best possible service we could to our clients. We’re not going to lie, it has been…Continue reading
Wosskow Brown’s Managing Partner, Ian Brown, explains how we can help with clients looking for financial planning advice.Continue reading
We hate impersonal service, so we’re finding it really difficult that we can’t invite you to our offices, and we certainly can’t offer you a coffee. What we are offering to do, is bring your Will to you.Continue reading
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you can appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to do so yourself. The person that appoints is known as the donor, and the person appointed the attorney. There are two different types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA);…Continue reading
Most people understand that a Will explains what your wishes are regarding money, property and children. However there are many other factors worthy of your consideration which might surprise you. What will happen to any pets? These days many of us see our pets as a member of the family. So if you have a…Continue reading
In today’s society it’s common for people to shop around for quick, cheap solutions to problems they may face. DIY Wills and online Will writing services offer a cheaper alternative to solicitor and professional Will writing fees – but will the quick saving pay off in the long run? Why write a Will? Making a…Continue reading
According to a recent YouGov survey, 44% of over-50s tend to revise and change their Will several times. The main reason for this seems to be the complexities of modern family life. The survey found that people tend to change their Will following a sudden change in circumstances or a certain life event. These include…Continue reading
The government is proposing a draft remedial order to amend Section 1A of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976. The purpose of this is to allow cohabitees of over two years to receive statutory bereavement payment. It has been realised that current law is incompatible with the Human Rights Act 1998. Statutory Bereavement Payment This is…
Analysis of HMRC data reveals that the UK’s super-rich don’t pay anywhere near as much inheritance tax (IHT) as the less-rich. It reveals that estates worth over £10m paid an average of 10% tax to the exchequer in 2015-16 tax year. Whereas estates worth £2-3m paid about 20% tax. Neil Jones, Market Development Manager at…Continue reading