Entries by Danielle Jarvis

Probate fees hike scrapped

Last November, the Government announced plans to alter the charging structure for probate fees which are paid when administering someone’s estate after they die. The proposal was that the current flat fee, now £215 (or £155 if applying through a solicitor) would be replaced with a sliding scale, meaning that some of our clients dealing […]

Long delays for Grants of Probate

Unfortunately, we like all law firms are continuing to experience long delays with applications for Grants of Probate. In our experience applications are continuing to take at least eight to twelve weeks to be processed. The probate registries have explained that these long delays have been caused by a combination of the large volumes of […]

Make a Will Week 2019

From 17th to 21st June 2019 we will be supporting The Air Ambulance Service  Make a Will Week initiative to help raise money for this life-saving charity. We have agreed to waive our fee for basic Will writing, or for amending an existing Will. In return for this service, you can make a donation to […]

Best Wills and Probate Lawyers 2019

We are delighted to announce that Hall Reynolds LLP won Best Wills and Probate Lawyers 2019 – Warwickshire in SME News Magazine UK Enterprise Awards. The awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and hard work, distinguishing them from their competitors and proving them worthy of recognition. […]

Best Property Law Firm 2019

We are delighted to announce that Hall Reynolds LLP won Best Property Law Firm 2019  &  Recognised Leader In Residential Property Transactions – Warwickshire in SME News Magazine 2019 Legal Awards. The awards are given solely on merit and are awarded to commend those most deserving for their ingenuity and hard work, distinguishing them from […]

What to do when someone dies?

When a person dies, somebody has to deal with their estate, collecting in the money, property and possessions, paying any debts and then distributing the estate to those entitled to it. The person who deals with the estate is called a personal representative. There is often more than one. The term personal representative can either […]

Why should you update your Will?

Official guidance recommends that people review their will every five years and after any major life changes, but a quarter of wills have not been updated for at least five years. If you have already prepared a will – how long ago was this prepared? Do you remember what your exact wishes were? While many […]

The benefits of training at a small law firm

As a Law Graduate, competition for Training Contracts is extremely intense, with many favouring applying for larger national and international firms as they seek the city lifestyle filled with coffees to go, hectic commutes and high rise heaven. Many are led by ambition and the belief that it will fulfil all of their career desires […]

Appointing a Legal Guardian

A legal Guardian is a person who looks after a child or the children should anything happen to both of their parents. Guardians are responsible for the children until they are 18 years old. They also make all parental decisions and can also be responsible for managing a child’s property and inheritance. Why do I […]

Hall Reynolds Shortlisted for Best Regional Firm!

We delighted to announce that Hall Reynolds LLP have been shortlisted for Best Regional Firm and Small Conveyancing Team in the LFS Conference and Awards. The event is taking place at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on the 19th September. The LFS Conference and Awards is a prestigious event on the conveyancing calendar which […]