News / 10.01.2022 Why DIY Wills could cost you and your loved ones dear! The pandemic has caused many people to revaluate their estate planning and review or write Wills for the first time. So, what are the pitfalls of DIY Wills? Associate Solicitor, Deborah Escott- Watson... Read More

News / 08.11.2021 How much does care really cost? How much does care really cost? The Government has recently announced a new 1.25% health and social care tax to pay for reforms to the care sector and NHS funding in England. It is estimated to raise... Read More

News / 01.11.2021 What are 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 propert... Read More

News / 01.10.2021 FAQ - Disputing a Will Unfortunately when a loved one or family member passes away, sometimes disputes over the Will can arise. Private Client specialist Sally Manning discusses this: 1)Under what circumstances can... Read More

News / 22.09.2021 What are the benefits of leaving a gift to a charity in your Will? The Battens Charitable Trust was set up in 1985 by Battens Solicitors to help local charities across Somerset and Dorset. Since then the BCT has donated more than half a million pounds to deserving ca... Read More

News / 11.08.2021 Challenging time ahead – has the time come to consider succession planning? As a farmer, and a solicitor, I am well aware of the many challenges faced by the farming industry as almost every area of law is subject to change since the UK’s departure from the EU. The Agr... Read More

News / 19.07.2021 FAQ - Wills and shared assets The times that we are currently living in have shown that life can change completely overnight and the future can look uncertain. The best way of dealing with this uncertainty is to ensure that all... Read More

News / 07.06.2021 FAQ - Leaving a business in your Will Having a valid and up-to-date Will in place ensures yours and your family's wishes are clear and comprehensive, but how can a Solicitor help leave a business or shares to someone in your Will? Priva... Read More

News / 01.06.2021 DIY estate administration I have found with people spending more time at home during lockdown, more people are dealing with the administration of the estates themselves when loved ones pass away.  The online probate syste... Read More

News / 29.04.2021 Funeral Disputes What happens when there is a disagreement as to what arrangements should be followed?  Sometimes, the members of someone's family cannot agree as to how their body should be disposed of after th... Read More

News / 19.02.2021 FAQ - Making a Will in 2021 As we continue to live with on-going restrictions in 2021, affecting what was our normal day-to-day life, private client specialist Sally Manning answers some frequently asked questions regarding how... Read More

News / 19.02.2021 2021 New Year round up We are all limited with what we can actually achieve at the moment in the current circumstances.  But I am finding that clients are using this time as an opportunity to make sure their financial... Read More