What are Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are important legal documents which provide you with peace of mind that should you become unable to make decisions due to age, illness or disability affecting your mental capacity, that you have appointed people that you trust to deal with matters relating to your health and/or property and financial affairs […]
The Vacant Goods Scandal: Protect Your Estate from Fraudsters
Recently, the Bona Vacantia list, a publicly accessible register of unclaimed estates in England and Wales, has become exploited for criminal purposes leading to its temporary removal from public access. What is the Bona Vacantia List? When someone dies intestate (without leaving a valid Will), and no family members can be found, their estate becomes […]
Our Conveyancing Department is Growing!
We are pleased to announce the expansion of our Conveyancing Team with the welcome addition of Debbie Dunn. Debbie is an experienced Conveyancing Executive who has assisted people throughout the North East move home for many years. Debbie said ‘I am delighted to be part of such a forward thinking, helpful and friendly team.’
Private Client Expansion
We are delighted to welcome to the firm Jenny Bell, Phoebe Lister and Shannon Imray who will further strengthen our private client department and develop the specialist services Carr & Co Solicitors offer including Will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the administration of estates. Jenny has 15 years experience specialising in private client work […]
Flight Delay and Cancellation Claims
With the holiday season upon us, the prospect of some fun in the sun is on everyone’s mind but, what happens if your holiday gets off to a less than smooth start because your flight is delayed or cancelled? Delayed Flights If the flight has been delayed for long enough, the airline has to give […]
Congratulations to Denise Arnott
We are delighted to announce that Denise Arnott is now an Equity Director! Denise joined the firm in 2021 and was quickly appointed as a Salaried Director, after her invaluable contribution to the success of the business being immediately recognised.Her comments on her new role as Equity Director are as follows:“I’m absolutely thrilled to step […]
Congratulations to Victoria Bell
As April is coming to an end, it certainly has been a month of exciting change! Victoria Bell has been appointed as Senior Director with immediate effect due to Sharon Smith’s retirement from her role as Senior Director for the practice. Her comments on her new role as Senior Director are as follows: “Sharon has been a […]
Congratulations to Cameron Reed
Congratulations to Cameron Reed who starts his Training Contract with us today. He already has a wealth of experience as a Paralegal, and we are sure he will continue to flourish in his progression towards becoming a skilled and aspiring solicitor.
Congratulations to Carla Towers
Congratulations to Carla Towers who has been promoted from Legal Assistant to Paralegal. Keep up the excellent work!
Our simple solution to Power of Attorney woes
Most of us know that having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place can be an invaluable lifeline during trying times. It allows your family and loved ones to deal with your affairs, finances and welfare should you be unable to do so through illness, accident or old age. While many assume that power of attorneys are […]