News

11 June 2021

Many families leave legacies to charity in their Wills and there are many reasons for this. Perhaps a charity that has supported a loved one, a community charity close to their hearts or couples that have no immediate family they wish to leave their estates to. Read more

9 June 2021

It was announced on Monday, 7th June, in response to a parliamentary question, that couples seeking a no-fault divorce under the new legislation will have to wait until 2022. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act will now come into force on 6th April 2022, not the Autumn as the government had originally planned. Read more

14 May 2021

From the 19th of April, a government backed scheme will help first time buyers or current homeowners secure a mortgage with just a 5% deposit to buy a property. Read more

13 May 2021

This week has marked ‘Dying Matters Awareness Week’.  The campaign encourages organisations, individuals, and partners to open the conversation around dying, death and bereavement.  The Covid pandemic prompted many families to discuss their later life plans, to ensure that loved ones would be looked after when they die, however, research from the Law Society found that just 29% of those surveyed had an up-to-date Will. Read more

11 May 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has been cited as being responsible for a national increase in mental health conditions and referrals, triggered by social isolation and working at home.  For many, there is now the added degree of anxiety about returning to the workplace. Read more

7 May 2021

The Property Market Watch for London has just reported on the first quarter of 2021, highlighting decreases in average rents, vacancies, and property values. Read more

5 May 2021

Steeles Law is delighted to announce the internal promotion of Donna Williams to Conveyancing Paralegal and welcomes recruit Georgina Meadows as a legal assistant. Read more

4 May 2021

The last year has seen big changes for Private Client lawyers. It has seen a shift away from the more traditional approach of meeting with clients at offices and more towards embracing the 21st century and utilising technology, not only to provide a better client service but to assist Private Client lawyers in their day-to-day work. Read more

28 April 2021

While the Pandemic prompted an increase in demand with families prioritising making or updating their Will, it seems that the Lasting Power of Attorney document is still under valued when ensuring our estates and affairs can be handled if we were unable to do so.  Today’s Wills and Probate publication recently highlighted a significant drop in the number of Lasting Powers of Attorneys registered during the Pandemic. Read more

20 April 2021

Unfortunately, the death of a person can lead to disputes over his or her Will or estate.  In our latest article, we review the process when disputing a Will and answer frequently asked questions. Read more