When a person dies without leaving a valid will, their estate (which is your money, possessions and property) must be shared out according to certain rules. This established provision is known as the ‘rules of intestacy’. A person who dies without a valid Will is known to have died intestate. The people who can inherit under the rules of intestacy are married or civil partners and some other close relatives such as children and grandchildren. However, the order in which blood relatives have a … [Read more...]
We are delighted to welcome Jobeth Copping-Barrett as the new Head of the Private Client Department
"I joined Sinclair Law Solicitors in October 2022, as a private client solicitor and head of the private client team. I was keen to join the firm from the moment I heard of the vacancy. Specialising in family law means that the firm is dedicated to providing a caring, personal and attentive service for clients during emotional and stressful times. Developing a private client department alongside an established and leading family team seems to me, to make perfect sense. The firm has a history … [Read more...]