Angie Newnham, Author at Newnham & Jordan Solicitors

Why should a lawyer write my Will, can’t I just do it myself?

02/12/2021 by Angie Newnham in Wills and Power of Attorney

With the increase in expensive legal claims on estates and the contesting of Wills after someone passes away it begs the question why ‘Do it yourself Wills’ are still popular. Whilst on the face of it, writing your own Will may appear to save you money upfront as you avoid […]

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Working Hours on 1st December 2021

17/11/2021 by Angie Newnham in Company News

On Wednesday, 1st December our offices will be open from 9:00am to 12:30pm. We will resume with our regular working hours on the following day.

Deeds of Variation: What are they and how can we reduce Inheritance Tax?

01/09/2021 by Angie Newnham in Legal / Wills and Power of Attorney

A Deed of Variation is a useful tool which enables your estate (by agreement) to change the contents of your Will after you have passed away. It is difficult to predict the exact value of your estate and therefore if any Inheritance Tax is payable after you die. A Deed […]

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I have been named as an executor, what now?

01/09/2021 by Angie Newnham in Legal / Wills and Power of Attorney

If a loved one has appointed you as an executor in their Will, this means that you have been appointed by them to carry out the wishes of their Will. It is likely that you will need to obtain a Grant of Probate before you are able to deal with […]

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I have been named as an executor, what now?

Lasting Powers of Attorney – When and why you might need them

01/09/2021 by Angie Newnham in Legal / Personal Injury

Lasting Powers of Attorney or ‘LPAs’ are often not thought about until it is too late. There may be a time in your life when you no longer have the physical or mental capacity to make informed choices about your finances, health or care decisions. This could be through accident […]

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When should you think about renewing your Will?

01/09/2021 by Angie Newnham in Legal / Wills and Power of Attorney

Your Will is an important document, and it should be reviewed after any major life event or change in circumstances to ensure that it still reflects your wishes. Some life events revoke a will meaning it is no longer valid. If you pass away without a Will your loved ones […]

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When should you think about renewing your Will?

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