News & Articles
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What is a Paralegal?
26th February 2020
If you have ever had dealings with a law firm then you may have come across the title of paralegal or even had a…
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Have you signed your Will correctly?
12th February 2020
Jack and Jill went to see their solicitor, Tom. They told Tom that sadly, their father, Peter, had passed away. They presented Tom with…
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Vital Safeguarding of vulnerable people
5th February 2020
Safeguarding is vital when appointing others to act Financial abuse of vulnerable people by those acting on their behalf is on the rise, with…
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New Statutory Legacy Increase
29th January 2020
When an individual dies without having made a Will, they are said to have died intestate. Specific Statutory Rules set out the distribution of…
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Don’t put your footer in it when it comes to contracts
15th January 2020
Forget the ink, the courts have ruled that an automatic email signature can count when it comes to the dotted line Companies are being…
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Holiday or Bust
8th January 2020
Holidays – once booked and paid for, sit back and look forward to a lovely stress free break? The recent collapse of Thomas Cook…
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The Queen’s Speech: Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill
2nd January 2020
Last month we posted an article by family law solicitor, Simon Brown, regarding divorce rates and how talking and teamwork may help tackle Christmas…
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Talking and teamwork to tackle Christmas break-ups
18th December 2019
Divorce rates have fallen to their lowest level since the 1970s but breakdowns continue to spike after the festive season and professionals are encouraging…
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Avoiding a hangover from the company Christmas party
11th December 2019
As the clock ticks down to Christmas party time, companies need to avoid the event becoming the wrong sort of cracker. Any company-organised office…
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Your will and the digital age
13th November 2019
Having an online presence and not dealing with this when making a Will can cause heartache, draw out the grieving process and lead to administrative…
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Surrogacy – Time for a Change
6th November 2019
A surrogacy arrangement is the practice whereby a woman carries a child for another person with the intention that the child should be handed…
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A warm welcome to Trainee Solicitor, Simeon Blewett
22nd October 2019
Last month we welcomed Trainee Solicitor, Simeon Blewett, to the team at Berry & Lamberts. His two year training contract includes three ‘seats’ in…
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Proposed Probate Fee Increase – An Update
18th October 2019
The proposed dramatic increase in Probate fees has been cancelled. In a statement by the Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland, he announced…
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Financial scammers
16th October 2019
A ‘scam’ is a slang term used to mean personal fraud. This usually comes in the form of a communication that convinces us to…
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