Famous Folk who Died Without Leaving a Will
What happens when you die without leaving a Will (i.e. you die intestate)? If there is no Will written when you die then you die intestate. This will mean that […]
Discussing Legal Issues – Christmas and into the New Year
From everyone at Acorn Solicitors we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As families gather during the festive time, we often have some […]
What is a Life Interest Trust?
A big worry for a lot of people is that their share of the family home may not end up with their children if their partner had another relationship, or […]
Charity Wills Week
After a two year break the team at Acorn are generously writing Wills for free during two separate weeks over 2021/2022. Our Lawyers taking part this year are David […]
Kate Garraway’s heartbreak – legal solution
Learning from Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story I wanted to bring your attention to TV presenter and journalist, Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story of her husband Derek’s year-long battle with Covid-19. Kate’s […]
Temporary Stamp Duty Reduction for residential Properties
COVID-19 News Update The government have taken action to help the property market by reducing the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) you pay when you purchase your new […]
Acorn’s Rising Star – Shannon Winslade
Somerset law firm Acorn Solicitors celebrates staff exam success. Shannon Winslade of Acorn Solicitors in Taunton has been a friendly face at the office for over four years now. Shannon works in our private […]
What is the Court of Protection?
What is the Court of Protection? The Court of Protection deals with the property, financial affairs and personal welfare of people who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. […]
Free Wills For Charity
Our charity Will Weeks are running from 4th to the 8th June and 5th to the 9th November 2018. Once again Jill Sinclair and her son David Sinclair are generously writing Wills for […]