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 […]
Choosing Your Conveyancer
Once you have chosen your house, you must then choose your conveyancer. It can be hard enough to find your ideal home – let alone find a conveyancer suitable for […]
Are you eligible for a Power of Attorney Refund?
Millions of people are due a refund from the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG). The OPG have overcharged applicants for registering their Lasting Power of Attorney. The Ministry of […]
“How long does it take to buy a house?”
How long does it take to buy a house is a question we get asked a lot. The simple answer is – we don’t know! The time it takes to […]
Concerns Over the Digitalisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney
*PRESS RELEASE* David Sinclair, Chair of Solicitors for the Elderly warns changes to Powers of Attorney may leave older and vulnerable people at risk Local solicitor, David Sinclair issues warning […]
Probate – Who, what, where & how?
Probate. It’s a bit confusing isn’t it? When do we need it, how do we apply for it? In this article we’ll look at the basics; a good place to […]