Everys Solicitors News Archive

Increased Range of Services Offered by Family Law Team

Increased Range of Services Offered by Family Law Team

By Everys / January 8, 2019 / Comments Off on Increased Range of Services Offered by Family Law Team

Family Law team to offer Surrogacy and Fertility Law services Everys Solicitors is pleased to welcome Solicitor Anne-Marie Hamer to its Family Law team. A highly experienced lawyer, Anne-Marie is skilled in all aspects of matrimonial law, disputes, financial resolution and Private Children Act. In addition, Anne-Marie has particular expertise in Surrogacy and Fertility law.…

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Keeping Kids First Helps Minimise Fallout from Family Breakdown

Keeping Kids First Helps Minimise Fallout from Family Breakdown

By Everys / November 28, 2018 / Comments Off on Keeping Kids First Helps Minimise Fallout from Family Breakdown

Everys is campaigning for a change in the law to reduce the fallout from divorce on children, after figures released today revealed the impact of conflict between separating parents. In a new poll, 79% of the population agreed conflict from divorce or separation can affect negatively children’s mental health, a figure rising to 87% among…

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Why Business Owners Can’t Forget About Inheritance Tax

Why Business Owners Can’t Forget About Inheritance Tax

By Everys / November 26, 2018 / Comments Off on Why Business Owners Can’t Forget About Inheritance Tax

Do you have properties that you own which are used within a business? Have you considered how your business partners will buy out your share and run your business on your death? Do your company documents state what happens on the death of a business owner? Have you got large cash reserves? Business owners have…

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Should I prepare a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney?

Should I prepare a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney?

By Everys / November 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Should I prepare a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney?

Most people are aware that a Property and Financial Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint Attorneys to make financial decisions on your behalf. Fewer people realise that it is also possible to make a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) to enable your appointed Attorneys to make decisions about your health…

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Will Your Executors Know About All of Your Assets?

Will Your Executors Know About All of Your Assets?

By Everys / November 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Will Your Executors Know About All of Your Assets?

One of the main roles of your executors is to collect in your estate before settling any outstanding debts and distributing your estate in accordance with your Will. But will your executors know where to find all of your assets? More and more assets/accounts in this modern era are held “online”. Historically, your executors may…

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Pets and Divorce - Who keeps the family pet?

Pets and Divorce – Who keeps the family pet?

By Everys / November 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Pets and Divorce – Who keeps the family pet?

One of the most often asked questions in a divorce is who is going to keep the family pet, be it the family dog or other much loved family pet.   Sometimes it is obvious that one party wants to keep the pet and the other party does not, in that case it is very straight…

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Separation - Your Questions Answered

Separation – Your Questions Answered

By Everys / November 14, 2018 / Comments Off on Separation – Your Questions Answered

Who should pay for what in the immediate aftermath of a break up? There are no rules as to who should pay for what in the immediate aftermath of a break up. Initially it is usually best to continue as you were whilst you are sorting out the new arrangements. If one party has moved…

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Why Use a Solicitors for the Elderly accredited lawyer?

Why Use a Solicitors for the Elderly accredited lawyer?

By Everys / October 25, 2018 / Comments Off on Why Use a Solicitors for the Elderly accredited lawyer?

Later life presents a set of challenges that, if not dealt with correctly, can have serious consequences not just for the individual concerned but for their family, too.  That’s why it’s essential that the lawyer you instruct to manage your affairs has the highest level of experience, knowledge and skill in dealing with issues affecting…

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Emma Gray Appointed Regional Co-ordinator

Emma Gray Appointed Regional Co-ordinator

By Everys / October 15, 2018 / Comments Off on Emma Gray Appointed Regional Co-ordinator

Solicitor Emma Gray, of Everys Solicitors in Honiton, was appointed as Regional Co-ordinator for the Devon & Cornwall region of “Solicitors for the Elderly” (SFE) in June 2018.Established in 1996, SFE is a national network of highly skilled lawyers providing legal services and expert advice on Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, tax planning, funding for…

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Why do I need a Power of Attorney?

Why do I need a Power of Attorney?

By Everys / September 19, 2018 / Comments Off on Why do I need a Power of Attorney?

Everys solicitors act for a wide range of individuals both in relation to ordinary, enduring and lasting powers of attorney.  The ideal position is to assist individuals in preparing legal documents prior to any diagnosis of dementia.  However, we are often contacted when the family reach a critical point and a dementia diagnosis has been…

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