Heppenstalls Solicitors Announce Sponsorship of New Milton Bowling Club for 2026
Heppenstalls is delighted to announce that we have signed up to sponsor New Milton Bowling Club for the 2026 season. As a firm with a proud history of serving the New Forest community for over 130 years, we are committed to supporting local organisations that bring people together. New Milton Bowling Club is at the heart of […]
‘What is the difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common?’
When buying a property with someone else whether it’s your partner, a family member, or a friend. One of the key decisions you’ll need to make is how you want to own it together. There are two main ways to do this: joint tenants and tenants in common. These terms can be confusing, but they […]
Supporting Local Talent: Heppenstalls Sponsors New Milton Town Robins Under 9’s
We’re excited to announce our sponsorship of the New Milton Town Robins Football Club’s Under 9 teams – soon moving up to Under 10s this September. As part of our commitment to supporting the local community, we’ve provided both teams with Heppenstalls-branded football kits. Earlier this month, two of our team members, Dagmara and Clarissa, […]
Heppenstalls Solicitors Attends Bournemouth & District Law Society Annual Lunch 2025
Heppenstalls Solicitors was delighted to attend the Bournemouth & District Law Society Annual Lunch 2025, held at the Pavilion in Bournemouth. The event brought together legal professionals from across Dorset and Hampshire, offering a fantastic opportunity for networking and insightful discussions. Rob Rinder’s speech was a highlight of the event, offering a powerful reflection on […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Heppenstalls Solicitors
At Heppenstalls Solicitors, we marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a celebration of strength, resilience, and the women who inspire us. Our team began the day by wearing leopard print, symbolising boldness and the qualities we admire in women, both in the workplace and in our communities. Later in the day, we attended the New […]
Mediation Workshop at Southampton Solent University: Empowering Future Legal Professionals
At Heppenstalls Solicitors, we are dedicated to shaping the future of the legal profession by providing valuable learning opportunities for law students. Recently, our team had the privilege of leading a mediation workshop for law students at Southampton Solent University, focusing on a Contentious Probate Inheritance Tax dispute. This hands-on session allowed students to step […]
What is the 7-Year Rule in Inheritance Tax?
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid on an estate before assets are passed to beneficiaries. It’s usually due within six months of death, though there can be exceptions. IHT adds up over time, considering past gifts when working out how much tax is owed, although there may be exceptions. While IHT is typically paid upon death, […]
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 […]