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Wollens collaborate to deliver Kents Cavern sale within weeks
Teamwork – and some of the most well-known names in Torbay’s business world – played a major role in securing the sale of Torquay’s world-famous Kents Cavern within a matter of weeks.
Court clash over whether a location is a singular destination
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is crucial for ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death and providing peace of mind to your loved ones. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of having a will, and the steps to take in order to secure your legacy.
Wrapping up the administration of an estate after probate
Our wills and probate solicitors can help you to ensure that all final estate administration is dealt with appropriately.
Useful terms to know when you come to sell
When you come to sell your property, you are likely to come across a term, phase or word that could confuse even the most knowledgeable home seller. Technical terms used by solicitors or estate agents could add layers of confusion and stress to an already convoluted process.
Heading off a dispute with a distributor
Selling your goods in a new and unfamiliar market can be a risky and costly venture, but entering into a distribution arrangement with a separate distributor can provide your business with a route to market, giving you access to new customers without committing to a presence in that territory.
Why Everyone Needs a Will
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is crucial for ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death and providing peace of mind to your loved ones. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of having a will, and the steps to take in order to secure your legacy.
Common Myths about Inheritance Tax Planning: Busting the Misconceptions
Inheritance tax planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, yet it is often shrouded in misconceptions and myths. As the New Year begins, it’s an opportune time to debunk these common misunderstandings and shed light on the realities of effective inheritance tax planning. In this article, we’ll address and dispel some of the prevalent myths surrounding inheritance tax, providing clarity for individuals and families seeking to secure their financial legacies.
Wollens staff celebrate long service !
Wollens is delighted to highlight the celebration of long-service milestones for 12 members of the Wollens team at their Christmas party in December. The company recognises and awards employees for their dedication with long-service awards at 10-year intervals and every 5 years thereafter.
The sale of Kents Cavern
Wollens and some of the most well-known names in Torbay’s business world – played a major role in securing the sale of Torquay’s world-famous Kents Cavern within a matter of weeks.
Beneficiaries now entitled to challenge solicitors bills
Separating parents can avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week commences
Separating parents urged to avoid courtroom conflict
Separating parents can avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week commences
New powers for local authorities to rent out vacant high street premises
Simon Wilson is a consultant Commercial Property Lawyer at Wollens and he highlights this warning to commercial property landlords. DRACONIAN NEW POWERS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO RENT OUT VACANT HIGH STREET PREMISES Part of the recent Levelling-up and Regeneration Act...
Settlement for gentleman following hospital trusts failure to administer antibiotics during surgery
Elizabeth Larner has reached a settlement of £110,000 on behalf of a gentleman in relation to a case arising from a hospital Trust’s failure to administer antibiotics during appendectomy/umbilical hernia repair surgery.
As a result of the surgical wound not healing properly, he was diagnosed with mass septic shock.
The rise and fall of women in sport!
The rise in the popularity of women’s sport is finally showing signs of closing the gap on men both in terms of parity of pay and sponsorship opportunities. However, there is still a huge chasm in sports where women are a long way from the rewards and recognition received by their male counterparts. Many sportswomen are household names for their performances in their chosen sport. Some women are heralded as sporting icons. Pay and sponsorship deals have increased. But the women are still a long way behind their male counterparts
Defending a negligence claim against a property professional
If you are a professional working in the property sector, you may at some point face a claim from a disgruntled client claiming that you have been negligent in your advice, or in your work for them. This can affect any property professional, such as surveyors, estate agents, builders, conveyancers, project managers and architects, amongst others.