Introducing Will Aid Will Aid is an annual fundraising campaign involving nine of the UK’s leading charities. With the support of solicitors who donate their skills, we encourage people to … [Read more...]
I’ve made a Will so my assets are secure, aren’t they?
So why is your Will not enough? A Will is an excellent start towards ensuring your assets pass to your loved ones. However, despite having a Will in place there any pitfalls which can stop your … [Read more...]
Divorce law reforms to end ‘blame game’ between couples
The government has announced it is overhauling the law on divorce for the first time in over 50 years. Proposals unveiled by Justice Secretary David Gauke MP today should make it easier for people … [Read more...]
Brexit stalls the proposed increase in probate fees
An increase to probate fees which was due to come into effect on 1 April 2019 has been delayed by the Ministry of Justice this week. For the second time in 2 years, the Ministry of Justice had … [Read more...]
What is ‘common law’ marriage? And what rights do unmarried couples really have?
Nearly half of unmarried couples who live together wrongly believe they share the same rights as others who are married, according to a survey. Some 46% of the public as a whole believe couples who … [Read more...]
Clowes & Co Moving Day Checklist
Moving home is never going to be easy, but being well prepared can be the key to smoothing your path and keeping stress to a minimum. We have created our very own checklist to help it be as … [Read more...]
Lawyers warn of ‘incapacity crisis’ over LPAs
The UK is ‘sleepwalking’ towards a dementia crisis with millions of people failing to take steps to prepare for losing mental capacity, a solicitors organisation has warned. A report published today … [Read more...]
Who to choose and trust as your attorney?
With the below linked article appearing in the news this week Clowes & Co. thought it would be relevant to provide you with the following advice: Almost anyone over the age of 18, including … [Read more...]
New solicitors practice Clowes and Co. shows the friendly face of legal services
Experienced lawyers Sarah Clowes and Alexandra Finney have joined forces to create a family friendly new solicitors practice in Stoke-on-Trent. The duo have founded Clowes and Co. Solicitors … [Read more...]
Legal eagles spread their wings with launch of own solicitors practice
Two colleagues who worked together at a law firm have joined forces to launch their own solicitors practice. Sarah Clowes and Alexandra Finney had been working together at Trentham-based RJS … [Read more...]
