Thinking of Gifting Property to Save on Inheritance Tax? It’s Not That Simple!
Last week a client contacted me to ask about putting a share of his home into the names of some of his children. He wanted it done as soon as possible in case the Chancellor made more changes to tax laws. On discussing with him, he revealed the house is in the names of himself […]
My Work Experience at Heppenstalls Solicitors
Hello, my name is Jimmy Luxford-Collins. I am a final-year law student at Solent University Southampton, currently undertaking work experience at Heppenstalls Solicitors. I have been placed in the conveyancing office, where I am assisting with archiving and processing client letters for dispatch. I was drawn to Heppenstalls for my placement because of their deep-rooted […]
We are hiring!
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated conveyancer practicing as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer, at least 5+ PQE and a proven track record of supervision and development as there is a requirement to train and mentor. We are also looking for two Private Client lawyers (Solicitor or Legal Executive), 5 […]
Half of wills in the South of England are out of date
New Milton SFE accredited solicitor calls for residents to review their wills ahead of “Update Your Will Week” Research commissioned by SFE has revealed that almost half (48%) of people living in the South of England who have a will haven’t updated it for more than five years, meaning nearly half of wills made […]
Need to Contest a Will, let us help.
Contesting a Will Heppenstalls offer a Fixed Fee service for assessing the merits of contesting a Will. For a fixed fee of £1200 (including VAT), we’ll complete an in-depth assessment of your case, and advise you if you have grounds for a claim or not. There are several grounds for contesting a will including: Lack […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney
It is an all too familiar story of relatives being unable to see loved ones due to the outbreak of coronavirus across the UK. You may have seen the report in the news of the retired nurse who was arrested for taking her 97 year old mother, who was diagnosed with dementia, out of the […]
Heppenstalls Lymington have moved!
Heppenstalls Solicitors have moved from their offices in Lymington High Street to our new offices with full disabled access and plenty of parking. Our New Milton office is remaining at 82 Station Road, New Milton. Our new address is Heppenstalls Solicitors Ltd, 49, South Efford House, Milford Road, Lymington. SO41 0JD. (We are just behind […]
Heppenstalls MacMillan Coffee & Cake Morning
Heppenstalls invite you, your friends and colleagues to pop in for our Coffee and Cake Morning at our office: 75 High Street, Lymington. 10.00-12.30 on 27 September 2019. Feel free to pass by and refuel at any time during the morning. Calories do not count on a Friday! Our baking staff are preparing an array of […]
Real Life Problems and their solutions – Altering a Will
Real Life Problems and their solutions – altering a Will Mr B is 84 and his brother had recently passed away leaving everything to him. It was a sizeable inheritance. Mr B is widower with 2 adult children and several adult grandchildren and he himself had savings and property of considerable value. He was concerned […]
Uncivil Siblings – Real life problems and their solution
Real life problems and their solution – uncivil siblings Mrs T came in to see us regarding obtaining a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). She wanted to get both the Property and Financial LPA and the Health and Welfare LPA. She understood that one allowed the Attorney/s to deal with finances and her property and […]