Forbes News
06/12/17
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…
Legal Article
27/11/17
A recent case has highlighted the uncertainty surrounding deathbed gifts, and the importance of seeking legal advice if you or a loved one are considering making a deathbed gift. A deathbed gift is a gift made in contemplation of death, conditional on death. While in some instances these gifts may be…
Legal Article
31/10/17
The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), is an organisation devoted to improving public understanding of the issues families face in relation to inheritance and succession planning. Promoting education and high professional standards among all of its members is vital to STEP. A number…
Forbes News
19/10/17
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…
Forbes News
16/10/17
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…
Legal Article
22/08/17
Last week, a retired senior Court of Protection Judge, Denzil Lush commented that Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) leave vulnerable elderly people open to financial abuse.LPAs are important legal documents, which allow a person to appoint someone (or more than one person) to make decisions on their…
Legal Article
11/07/17
Latest reports show that HMRC collected over £5.1bn in inheritance tax over the last year, which is the first time in history this figure has exceeded the £5bn mark. So why the increase? One of the main reasons can be put down to the fact that property prices, particularly in the South of…
Legal Article
19/05/17
Ahead of the general election in June, Teresa May has announced the Conservative manifesto which plans to introduce some new measures in respect of paying for care both at home and in a care home. Under the current system, if an individual has more than £23,250 in assets, including the value of…
Forbes News
18/05/17
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…
Legal Article
27/04/17
Following the introduction of the new Residence Nil Rate Band in April, it is now an ideal time to review your current will and ensure that it not only meets your current needs but is also tax efficient. Many people, particularly married couples, still have wills in place leaving a gift of the Nil…
Forbes News
07/04/17
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…
Legal Article
09/03/17
Despite strong opposition from the legal profession, including bodies such as Solicitors for the Elderly and STEP, the government has announced that from May probate fees will increase significantly. Currently, when making an application for a Grant of Probate via a solicitor, the Probate Registry…
Legal Article
02/03/17
Unfortunately in any profession or trade, there any companies and tradesman who are out to rip people off and the legal market is no exception. In my field of expertise namely wills, estate planning and probate, there are many companies out there who offer either very heavily discounted fees often with…
Forbes News
15/02/17
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…
