Sinclair Law Solicitors were proud to partner with I Love Bramhall and various other sponsors at the sixth annual Big Bramhall Free Tea Party 2019. Our Stand At the Big Bramhall Free Tea Party Event The event held at St Michael and All Angels Parish Church on 5 July 2019, welcomed more than 300 of Bramhall’s older residents. The tea party provided residents an afternoon of delicious food, drinks, music and fantastic community atmosphere. The sun was shining for the event itself and was … [Read more...]
Probate and Punctuality: An update on the Probate system
It has been reported in the last week that those who are awaiting a grant of probate are facing delays of up to 11 weeks, rather than the usual 10 days. At a time when tensions are high and the bereaved are looking to resolve financial matters, this is unwelcome news. So Why The Delay In Probate? Recently, a new online system has been introduced to improve the process of applying for a grant of probate, which appears to only be causing confusion so far. Confusion equals mistakes, … [Read more...]
Inspiration from an Olympic Champion!
Lucy Hart, Agata Napora and Catherine Byrne attended a Wilmslow event on 25 April and were inspired by Rebecca Adlington’s amazing story. Lucy Hart, Agata Napora and Catherine Byrne attended a Wilmslow event on 25 April and were inspired by Rebecca Adlington’s amazing story. Rebecca told the group about her journey to the Olympics, her experiences at Beijing and London and her readjustment to life afterwards and the birth of her daughter. A truly inspiring story of hard work and … [Read more...]
No Fault Divorce Set To Become Law
On 9 April the Justice Secretary David Gauke vowed to end the “unnecessary blame game” in marital breakdowns. Currently there are a limited set of grounds for divorce, which requires the person petitioning for divorce to prove that their partner is at fault either though adultery or unreasonable behaviour. This can only be avoided if the couple have been separated for two years. The new proposed law would replace the need to evidence adultery, desertion or unreasonable behaviour by a … [Read more...]
Britain’s Divorce from the EU
Where are we with Brexit? With the official Brexit date looming upon us the subject continues to dominate our media, stirring up countless debates over its potential outcomes. After months of painful negotiations, the government has finally presented us with the final draft of the divorce agreement (formally known as the Withdrawal Agreement) which provides the terms of the UK’s smooth and orderly exit from the EU. The Withdrawal Agreement talks about an implementation period which is due … [Read more...]
Wilmslow Based Sinclair Law Appoints New Private Client Solicitor
Sinclair Law have appointed Philippa Lewis to join their boutique family and private client law practice located in Wilmslow, Cheshire. As a dual qualified Solicitor and Chartered Tax Adviser, Philippa will bring high quality advice to clients in all areas of private client work including Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Probate, Court of Protection applications, Personal tax planning and business succession. Her experience spans over ten years working previously for … [Read more...]