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The Impact of Failing to Leave a Will

The death of actor Terence Beesley, the husband of well known Scottish actress, Ashley Jensen, has highlighted the position of what happens when someone dies without a Will. Sadly, Mr Beesley, died after being found at home unconscious 30th November 2017, having taken steps to end his own life. Documents at the Brighton District Probate […]

Have you put your affairs in order?

Don’t put this off as one of life’s catastrophes is always just around the corner. Take some time out to think what would happen if for example you suddenly became ill and had to long recovery in hospital or even worse if you died. Be kind to your family and friends and try to take […]

JOINT OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY- HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR SHARE?

At our firm we are continually asked how to protect your property for the benefit of future generations, particularly where a property is held in the joint names of two owners. How do you own the Property? The first thing to consider is how the property is owned. Joint owners, such as husbands and wives, […]

Why Use a Solicitor to Make Your Will?

There are many ways to make a Will, but, making a Will is an important legal document which needs to be prepared very carefully to ensure it reflects your wishes and ensures your loved ones receive what you wish for them to receive. DIY Wills- The Dangers It is possible to obtain certain ‘packs’ to […]

End of the line for ‘meal tickets for life’?

A High Court Judge has ruled that spousal maintenance payments should not be relied upon as a meal ticket for life. On Wednesday, Lord Justice Moylan decided to vary the Order which granted Kim Waggott, ex-wife of multi-millionaire accountant William Waggott, annual lifetime spousal maintenance of £175,000. The ruling comes after Mrs Waggott claimed the […]

KEN DODD HAS LAST LAUGH WITH THE TAX MAN

“They sent me a self-assessment form the other day. To me! I invented self-assessment.” Legendary tax-dodging comedian Ken Dodd married Anne Jones, his Partner of 40 years, just 2 days before his death to ensure the tax man could not take up to £2million from her in death duties, thereby having the last laugh. Forty […]

Brearleys Solicitors Celebrates being reaccredited by WIQS

In choosing a solicitor to undertake work on your behalf you always want the best firm to deal with your matter. At Brearleys Solicitors we pride ourselves on being experts in our fields and therefore providing the best possible service to our clients.  Don’t just take our word for it. What better way to demonstrate […]

Emma Ingram

Emma is an experienced private client solicitor working from our Brighouse office. Emma joined the firm in February 2017 and specialises in Wills, probate, powers of attorney and other private client based matters. [email protected]

“Friendly”

More excellent comments from our clients; this time from a couple who wished to remain anonymous from Cleckheaton.  They instructed us in connection with Wills Their comments were as follows – “everything was fine and explained in a friendly way.  We are very satisfied.” Also – “you gave very clear information about what to put […]

Road Traffic Accident? Choose Brearleys

Mr P saw that the car in front of him had missed its turning and the driver in front started to reverse. Mr P braked and was stationary whilst the car in front carried on reversing and as the car in front completed his manouvre he unfortunately drove into Mr P’s car. Liability has been […]