More and more people are choosing to include life interest trusts in their wills. Traditionally, couples would leave their whole estate to their spouse or partner then, once both had passed away, to their children. However, the survivor may need to pay for care or they may remarry or form a new relationship and pass…
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Wills, Trusts and Probate
July 29, 2019
April 10, 2019
More and more people in the UK are registering Lasting Powers of Attorney, allowing decisions to be made on their behalf if they no longer have the capacity to make choices for themselves. Lasting Powers of Attorney exist to oversee an individual’s financial affairs, as well as looking after their physical care and well-being. Increased…
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March 12, 2019
You may have made a will or thought about the money, property and personal items you want to pass on but have you considered your digital legacy? With preparations being made for the Digital Legacy Conference 2019 which takes place in Germany this May, it reminds us that although digital legacy is a relatively new…
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November 23, 2018
Couples who marry despite the wide gap in their ages are often featured in newspapers and celebrity magazines. Think of Michael Douglas and Catharine Zeta-Jones (age gap 25 years), or Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster (26 years). And it could be argued that in politics such a wide age gap between spouses has a positive…
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September 20, 2018
Around the world the month of September has been chosen to raise awareness and highlight the issues surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease, with September 21st designated as World Alzheimer’s Day. It is estimated that worldwide there may be 50 million sufferers from the disease, with an estimated 850,000 in the UK alone. And with aging populations everywhere…
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July 2, 2018
Unmarried partners have no right to inherit from each other unless a valid will is in place, whether they have been in a long-term relationship, whether they share a property, or whether they have children. There is a widespread belief that co-habiting couples are in a “common law marriage” and that they have the same…
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June 18, 2018
Most business owners find their time is taken up by the day to day running of their business and their plans to expand it. However, it is essential to consider what would happen to the business if the owner died, whether the business in question is a sole trader, partnership or limited company. Firstly, all…
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February 20, 2018
Anyone who applied to register a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017 could be entitled to a refund of up to £108, after cost savings made by the Office of the Public Guardian were not passed on to consumers. The OPG is the public body which registers Lasting…
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January 5, 2018
Figures from the Office for National Statistics confirm that more of us pass away during the winter months than during summer. The combination of cold weather, respiratory problems, more virulent strains of influenza or less effective vaccines combine to make the winter months a dangerous time, particularly for the elderly and sick. The figures suggest…
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July 26, 2017
The Law Commission, the independent government body that reviews and recommends changes to the law, has suggested that the law of wills is outdated and reflects Victorian values rather than modern practices and methods of communication. They propose that in future emails, texts and voicemail recordings may become legally binding records of a will. The…
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I have done three conveyancing transactions and handled a Probate via Bretherton Law in the last 6-8 months. Bretherton Law is probably not the cheapest option in either case, but you do get the service and attention you pay for. Both Anne Stockley (Probate) and Isobel Doherty (Conveyancing) were outstanding and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Joe Hames
Huge thanks to Lucy Madley and her team. They were friendly, helpful and proactive, keeping us informed at every turn and we have now bought our first house. I would recommend happily to friends and family.
Jack du Pille
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Sandra Bradley and her team were extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Her care, consideration and professionalism were outstanding. I felt totally supported & extremely well represented throughout a very complex & complicated case for nine months. Words cannot express my gratitude for the result she achieved. Highly recommend to everyone.
Jen Bullock
My name is Ruth Palmer Cooper. I am posting this review to publicly confirm that this solicitors is simply the best in St Albans. I have had the pleasure of dealing with Mr Osman Dervish and his team for the past 18 months. Throughout the entire process , Mr Dervish has been outstanding. He is a remarkable solicitor who answered various queries and handled all of the ups and downs with great professionalism and clarity. He supported me through so many very tricky moments and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. He is polite and courteous.I would recommend him highly and the company are very lucky to have such a brilliant solcitor working within their establishment. Many thanks for making this whole episode so much more bearable.
william palmer cooper
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We recently completed on the sale of a flat and the purchase of a house, with Osman Dervish acting for us. Osman was responsive, professional and commercial to ensure the transaction was done as efficiently as possible. He faced an inexperienced and extremely rude solicitor who acted for our purchaser but always maintained a cool and professional manner notwithstanding how infuriating she was! This really helped to ensure we worked our way through the issues she created. Brethertons were also good value. Highly recommended.
Sarah Wright
We are so pleased to have worked again with Osman Dervish at Bretherton Law.
Osman always goes out of his way to support us when buying or selling and is such an incredibly nice gentleman to converse with.
Thanks for all your support Osman. D Grant
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We recently used Bretherton Law for a sale and purchase. We were really pleased with the service received. The team were responsive and professional at all times. They took the time to answer any queries we had in detail to ensure we fully understood everything. Most importantly, there was a sense or urgency throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Bretherton Law.
Adam
Sandra Bradley and team, assisted my partner and I through a very difficult time. They guided us through a very complex arena that was completely foreign to us with professional dedication and compassion throughout. I still have them on speed dial and would use Bretherton Law for all my legal needs in the future and have recommended to many family and friends already, who have also had a highly positive experience.
Richard Saunders
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I know this law firm cover many different areas which I would use if I ever needed them. I can never thank Sandra Bradley enough for her professionalism and hours of work over the past 6 months in what was a complex family case. Her support was incredible she was always honest and never gave false hope. I have every confidence in recommending this law firm and will go back to them if I ever need further help or advice. Thank you once again. Dawn
Dawn Brett
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