The Merits and Pitfalls of Shared Ownership
Buying a property for the first time is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. You may be considering purchasing a property through a shared ownership scheme. Shared ownership schemes are usually run through a housing association and involve acquiring an initial share in the property, normally 20 or 50 per cent […]
Same Sex Marriage
In July 2013 Royal Assent was received for the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013 which will allow same sex couples the option to enter into a religious marriage ceremony. Currently the Civil Partnership Act 2007 allows same sex couples to enter into a civil partnership contract which gives legal remedies and rights including […]
More Power to you
Everyone has heard the mantra “you must make a will” and it is true it is important but a Will is all about what happens when you are no longer here but what about when you are here but no longer able or willing to deal with your own affairs? It is just as […]
St Oswald's Will Month
A big thank you to all those who participated. We have had over £700.00 pledged from clients.
Carr and Co support St Oswald's Hospice
Once again during the month of June, the Gosforth office will be supporting a local charity, St Oswald’s Hospice during their “Make a Will Month”. Clients will be given the opportunity to benefit St Oswald’s with a special reduced rate for Wills, being £90.00 for a single Will and £125.00 for mirror Wills. The entire […]
MOTHER’S DAY WITH A DIFFERENCE
It’s Mother’s day on Sunday 10th March and in a rather unusual way to spend it; 100 ladies from Morpeth including Senior Partner Sharon Smith from Carr & Co Solicitors Morpeth Branch will be taking a Zip Wire Challenge in aid of Oxfam to commemorate 100 years since the death of the Suffragette Emily Wilding […]
Christmas opening
We are closing for the Christmas break from Friday 21st December 2012 at 5pm until Wednesday 2nd January 2013 at 9am. We wish you all a peaceful time and good fortune for 2013.
When was the last time you reviewed your Will?
Carr & Co Solicitors are proud to extend our exclusive Will review offer to non-existing clients. As part of our Will Review which is free of charge we will: Advise whether your old Will is valid and takes into account any changes in the Law Advise you on any Inheritance Tax implications. Advise you regarding […]
Congratulations to Colleen on your nuptials!!
Congratulations are in order for our Colleen Howard who has recently become Mrs Colleen Veitch!! All of us at Carr & Co wish them a happy, healthy life together. See how Colleen’s office was decorated for her return to work at: www.facebook.com/pages/Carr-Co-Solicitors/196525340376526
Read the exclusive press release about our new venture….
Carr & Co is proud to be one of the founders of Livng Well North (LWN) and we are due to launch the group at the Disability North Exhibition on 19th and 20th September at Gosforth Park. LWN is a network of organisations offering a holistic client-focused approach to help the over 50’s plan fo […]