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Helen Vorley, F.CILEx Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate department discusses care fees. Helen said “People do not like thinking about old age – however it is crucial that regardless of your age now, ...
Read More‘Online’ Courts
February 25, 2015
Fiona Woodall, Student Member of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives in Astle Paterson’s Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, discusses the recent proposals to introduce a fully online Court procedure for the resolution of money and other disputes. Fiona said ...
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Notarising University Certificates
February 24, 2015 | Written by: Martin Astle
Martin Astle, Notary at Astle Paterson discusses the common issues encountered by Notaries when Notarising University certificates for their use abroad. Martin said “We are unusual at Astle Paterson – we have two Notaries, Jean Paterson and me. As Notaries ...
Read MoreNationwide to require their solicitors to be Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited
February 16, 2015
“Law Society welcomes Nationwide’s decision to require their conveyancing panel of solicitors to be Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited.” Sue Woodall, Director, Solicitor and Head of Astle Paterson’s Conveyancing Department notes the recent Law Society’s article confirming that “Nationwide have confirmed ...
Read MoreConcern at proposals for increases to Court fees
February 10, 2015
Fiona Woodall, Student Member of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department, discusses the Government proposals to generate more income through the Court System by the increase of Court fees for many Civil Litigation matters. Fiona ...
Read MoreThe effect of the new Single Tier State Pension on Public Sector workers
February 4, 2015 | Written by: Martin Astle
Martin Astle, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family Department discusses the potential risk to public sector employees from the new State Pension rules. Martin said “Public Sector employees (e.g. Doctors, Nurses and Teachers etc.) should be vigilant about their ...
Read MoreAstle Paterson support Armed Forces Legal Action
February 2, 2015
In recognition of the bravery, commitment and loyalty our Armed Forces continue to show to our nation and ‘for services rendered’, at Astle Paterson we have chosen to support Armed Forces Legal Action (AFLA) and offer to Armed Forces personnel a ...
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Come and join Astle Paterson at the ‘Think Local for Business’ exhibition
January 28, 2015
Come and join Astle Paterson at ‘Think Local for Business’ at Pirelli Stadium in Burton Upon Trent today, 28th January 2015. The free of charge exhibition Think Local for Business will allow you to meet with over 30 local businesses “who can ...
Read MoreThings to consider should you wish to give your home away
January 28, 2015 | Written by:
Peter Levy, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate department discusses the implications of choosing to give your home away in your lifetime. Peter said “For a variety of reasons many people wish to transfer their home from their name ...
Read More“We do not need a financial order on divorce because neither of us has any money”
January 22, 2015
This might very well have been the attitude of a Mr Vince and a Ms Wyatt when they divorced back in 1984. Paul Walters, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family department said “Neither Mr Vince nor Ms Wyatt had any money ...
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