06 Dec 2017
Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has enhanced its work in the pensions sector by joining the Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS). AMPS is a body which represents the SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) and SSAS (Small Self-Administered Pension Schemes) industry and…
19 Oct 2017
Forbes Solicitors is celebrating after receiving 44 recommendations for its lawyers and services in the 2017 Legal 500 rankings, up from 31 in 2016. The leading North West legal firm is also delighted to reveal that the firm has been recommend for the first time for Education , Clinical Negligence…
16 Oct 2017
Associate Ben Wilson has joined Forbes Solicitors specialising in disputes arising from contesting Wills , Trusts, Probate and Inheritance Matters. Ben, who is based at the firms Central Lancashire office, acts for clients on a national and international basis and deals with a range of high value…
18 May 2017
Forbes Solicitors has announced the appointment of four new Partners and four new Associates as part of its continued growth. The largest legal practice in the North West outside the major cities has promoted Lucy Harris, Rubina Vohra, Judith Bloor and Patricia Prescott to Partners from Associates…
07 Apr 2017
Victoria Motley at Forbes Solicitors, has welcomed the findings of a parliamentary panel of experts that a planned increase in probate fees is unlawful. The parliamentary joint committee on statutory instruments found that the increase 'has the hallmarks of taxes rather than fees.' The…
15 Feb 2017
A Solicitor has been recognised as a specialist in providing legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers. Lorraine Wilson, a Solicitor in Forbes' Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts Department has been accepted as a member of the national association 'Solicitors for…
16 Nov 2016
Local solicitor Jennifer Wilkinson from Forbes Solicitors based in Lancashire has joined a number of organisations representing older and vulnerable people to raise serious concerns around the Government's online tool for creating Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). An LPA is a powerful legal…
07 Nov 2016
Three members of staff at leading North West legal firm Forbes Solicitors are celebrating after qualifying as Solicitors. Lorraine Wilson, Callum Halley and Mohassan Mehmood are now beginning the next stage of their careers with the firm. Lorraine, based in the Preston office, specialises in…
21 Sep 2016
Forbes Solicitors is celebrating after receiving 31 recommendations for its lawyers and services in the 2016 Legal 500 rankings. The leading North West legal firm is also delighted to reveal that Lucy Worrall, Partner and Head of Housing and Regeneration, based in Preston, has been included in the…
10 Dec 2015
It's not something we really want to think about, but making a will is something we all have to consider at some point in our lives. In order to encourage people to make a will, North West based Forbes Solicitors participated in Will Week, during which 100% of the will writing fee was donated…
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06 Dec 2017
Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts
Leading law firm Forbes Solicitors has enhanced its work in the pensions sector
Thank you to Patricia Prescott and her staff who dealt patiently and efficiently with my many queries.
Kathleen Garnett
All staff were helpful and approachable. Victoria Motley made what is a daunting experience bearable.
Maria Scully
Everything was explained fully to us in terms we understood. Thank you Jennifer for making things so easy for us.
James Preston
Approachable, professional and friendly service. A strong combination, thank you.
Dorothy Beecroft
May I personally thank you for your professionalism and courtesy throughout our meetings.
Declan Bolger
Warrington
