Newsletter January 2012 Edition
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 05/01/2012
The January 2012 Edition Edition of the Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP Newsletter
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Beard v Shadler
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 06/07/2011
Nadia Cowdrey, head of Tax, Trusts and Estates at GSFW, sets out some lessons to be learned from the case of Beard v Shadler.
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DIY Probate runs risk
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 23/06/2011
It is entirely possible to apply for probate and deal with an estate, without seeing a lawyer, but it’s not without risks warns legal group, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).
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GSFW charity walk
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 17/06/2011
On Tuesday 21st June 2011 a team from Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP will walk 10km to raise money for local charities.
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Newsletter Spring 2011 Edition
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 25/05/2011
The Spring 2011 Edition of the Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP Newsletter
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Newsletter Autumn 2010 Edition
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 28/10/2010
The Autumn 2010 Edition of the Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP Newsletter
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Panorama Highlights Dangers of Using Will Writers
Nadia Cowdrey | 10/08/2010
In this week’s Panorama programme, presenter Vivian White highlighted the risks in using a will writing service. Many people are under the false impression a ‘will writer’ is a solicitor, but unlike a solicitor they do not have to undergo any training, have insurance, and are not regulated by any organisation. If things go wrong, there is little that can be done.
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Enfranchisement Awards 2010 Winner
Tim Morgan | 11/05/2010
We are pleased to announce that our Long Leasehold Team have recently been awarded the 'Regional Solicitor of the Year' award at the Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards 2010.
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Newsletter March 2010 Edition
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 28/03/2010
The March 2010 Edition of the Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP Newsletter
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Solicitors for the elderly responds to criticism of the court of protection and the public guardian
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 28/10/2009
Recent days have seen prominent and harsh criticism in the media of the Court of Protection and Public Guardian. These two bodies are responsible for the property and affairs of some of the most vulnerable people in society, those who lack capacity to deal with these matters themselves.
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Enfranchisement Awards 2009 Finalist
Tim Morgan | 28/05/2009
The strength and expertise of the Long Leasehold Team at Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP has been recognised with a nomination at this years Enfranchisement Awards
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Leasehold Enfranchisement - Edward House: 7 years on
Mick Barry | 11/06/2008
Mick Barry acted on behalf of Edward House on their enfranchisement seven years ago. Since then we have provided advice and counsel on the terms of their lease extensions and general support to the residents association.
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Is three years really three years?
Victoria Gofton | 08/05/2008
Many people do not know that in personal injury claims, which includes dental and clinical negligence claims, you only have three years from the date of the injury, or the date from which you first knew or should have known about the injury, in which to bring a claim.
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Personal Injury, A Solicitor’s Perspective
Michael Hartley | 31/03/2008
You may have read in our previous newsletter, Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP has a department dedicated specifically to helping people with injury claims arising generally from accidents and clinical negligence.
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Family Collaborative Law has arrived in Brighton!
Jo O'Sullivan | 31/03/2008
Imagine two lawyers representing a separating couple who contract with their clients not to go to Court or argue with each other but instead to pursue, together, a negotiating style giving the parties responsibility for their own settlement.
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Commercial Property Statute Update
Claire Osborn | 31/03/2008
No one likes financial surprises that they haven’t budgeted for - and Landlords and tenants of commercial Leases are no exception. In order to avoid those unhappy surprises they must be aware of all obligations imposed upon them.
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Notaries: What do they do then?
Nick Evans | 31/03/2008
A Notary is a qualified lawyer and a member of the oldest branch of the legal profession in the United Kingdom. Notaries are appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and regulated by its Court of Faculties.
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Inheritance Tax...some good news!
Adrian Bell | 31/03/2008
The new Chancellor, in his first pre-Budget report, introduced the concept of transferable Inheritance Tax (IHT) Nil Rate Bands for married couples and civil partners.
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Newsletter February/March 2008 Edition
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 31/03/2008
The February/March Edition of the Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP Newsletter
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Powers of Attorney
Nicholas Evans | 28/02/2008
If you became ill or disabled, or went abroad and needed to entrust someone with the management of your affairs what would you do?
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Collaborative Family Law a revolutionary approach for divorcing and separating couples
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 24/08/2007
This is an empowering process where couples that know their relationship is at an end agree to work with their respective lawyers, together, to negotiate their own financial settlement.
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Buying your freehold or extending your lease
Mick Barry | 23/05/2007
News on the Block Magazine includes an article by Mick Barry, consultant and specialist in buying freeholds of blocks of flats and extending flat leases. Read his article.
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Spouses, Registered Civil Partners and Paramours
Nick Evans | 03/02/2005
The Civil Partnership Bill received Royal Assent on 18 November 2004. The Civil Partnership Bill is a landmark piece of social policy legislation and for the first time will give legal recognition to same sex relationships.
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Money Laundering And The Proceeds Of Crime Act 2002
Griffith Smith Farrington Webb Editorial | 01/08/2004
hen in the 1920s, the Chicago Bootleggers wanted to clean up the cash proceeds of their ill-gotten gains, what did they do? They bought 'Laundromats' (or Launderettes as we say here). Why? They were a cash business into which dirty money was sunk at one end and clean laundered profits came out the other.
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Time To Put Things In Order
Nicholas Evans | 01/08/2004
It is estimated that less than 40% of the UK adult population have a Will. At first glance, this is a frightening statistic as the other 60% probably rely on the intestacy provisions.
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