News / 02.06.2020 Virtual execution and e-signatures during the time of COVID-19 An authenticated electronic signature can be used to execute documents, including deeds and can be much more secure than its “wet” (hard copy) predecessor. The Courts have said in the past... Read More

News / 01.06.2020 The importance of estate planning for farmers A recent High Court case has highlighted the importance of estate planning for farmers.  Matthew and James Wills have just been awarded £350,000 worth of farmland and outbuildings from the... Read More

News / 13.05.2020 How can a solicitor help victims of domestic abuse during the Coronavirus pandemic? If you are a victim of domestic abuse you might feel frightened and alone, especially in these unprecedented and difficult times. At Battens solicitors we are here to help you. You are not alone and y... Read More

News / 01.05.2020 All in the name of drama! We all enjoy the distraction of watching TV but I doubt I am alone amongst my peers in being a little annoyed when they get the law or procedure wrong all in the name of drama.  Whilst a Wills an... Read More

News / 24.04.2020 Making a Will The restrictions and social distancing measures that have been in place are impacting on all areas of life. Many of our clients have asked if they can still make a Will, or update an existing Will. &n... Read More

News / 22.04.2020 The Bath property market after Covid-19 Predicting the future of the property market can be difficult even at the best of times. Predicting the future of the property market after a worldwide pandemic takes us into a whole new league.... Read More

News / 20.04.2020 Public Rights of Way and Covid-19 – Can a public right of way be closed? The Government’s message is clear – stay at home – other than for food, health or work (but only if you cannot work from home).  Maintain a 2 metre distance from other people... Read More

News / 01.04.2020 Landlord and Tenant - New legislation for 2020 Before the pandemic that is the Coronavirus descended on the United Kingdom, the top of the vital information for residential landlords was the enactment of the following which will affect most tenanc... Read More

News / 01.04.2020 You know you need to make a Will - what do you do next? In these unprecedented times, it is understandable that having a Will in place can give some aspect of control and peace of mind that your wishes are clear and comprehensive. But it made me think; we... Read More

News / 18.03.2020 Lasting Powers of Attorney If you are concerned as to what would happen if you lost mental capacity and who would make decisions on your behalf, then you should consider making Lasting Powers of Attorney to cover both property... Read More

News / 18.03.2020 Sheep worrying and the Law It is a sad fact that reports of dogs worrying and injuring sheep are becoming more and more frequent.  It is claimed that approximately 15,000 sheep are killed each year by pet dogs being let of... Read More

News / 16.03.2020 My Will has a nil rate band discretionary trust in it, should I change it? In 2007 the law changed so that the nil rate band could be transferred on the first death to the surviving spouse. Prior to the law change, any assets that were left to a surviving spouse were exempt... Read More