Everys Solicitors News Archive

Funeral Costs

By Everys / May 13, 2019 / Comments Off on Funeral Costs

Dying is expensive; there’s no getting around it, and the expense can come as quite a shock to those responsible for arranging your funeral.  In recent years, the cost of a simple funeral has risen sharply due to a number of factors such as grave shortages and local authorities increasing cremation fees. According to the…

Are We Ready? Let’s Talk About It…

By Everys / May 9, 2019 / Comments Off on Are We Ready? Let’s Talk About It…

Death and taxes are the two certainties in life.  Whilst we can’t prevent either from happening, we can be prepared. The benefits of ensuring that your paperwork is in order, and that it reflects your current wishes, are frequently underestimated: peace of mind comes from knowing that your loved ones will not have to tackle…

Care Home Fees, Assets and Tax – Explained!

By Everys / May 7, 2019 / Comments Off on Care Home Fees, Assets and Tax – Explained!

Many people nowadays are concerned that their assets will be diminished if they move in to a Care Home or Nursing Home in the future. According to Paying for Care* the average cost of a Care Home is £29,250 per year and if Nursing Care is required the average cost is £39,300 per year. In…

Honiton Dementia Matters Conference

By Everys / April 10, 2019 / Comments Off on Honiton Dementia Matters Conference

Many people, these days, will have some experience of dementia, whether that is via a family member or friend, or even themselves.  It is a devastating disease which, unfortunately, is on the increase.  There are a number of reasons for this, but longer life spans certainly increase the risk of it happening at some stage.…

The Future of Farming & Rural Business

By Everys / March 18, 2019 / Comments Off on The Future of Farming & Rural Business

The Future of Farming & Rural Business Rural economies throughout Europe, not just the UK, have been neglected politically for years, and the people living and working in them are angry and upset for having been ignored. From Brexit in the UK, the “Gilets Jaunes” movement in France and the Five Star government in Italy,…

You’ve Made an Offer – What Now?

By Everys / March 12, 2019 / Comments Off on You’ve Made an Offer – What Now?

If you research house buying online you will find many websites and blogs give helpful advice on the practical aspects but don’t explain the process after you have found the property you want to call home. Instead, they often simply refer to the ‘complicated legal stuff’ when advising you to instruct a solicitor. Essentially, you…

International Women’s Day

By Everys / March 8, 2019 / Comments Off on International Women’s Day

Every year for the past 110 years, there has been a day dedicated to bringing awareness to the rights of women.  It is only since 1975, though, that the United Nations recognised the day and adopted 8th March as International Women’s Day (IWD).  Each year since, the UN has promoted a different theme for IWD…

A Guide to Wills when Buying a Home

By Everys / February 19, 2019 / Comments Off on A Guide to Wills when Buying a Home

Buying in your sole name For many people, a house is the most expensive asset they will ever own and buying one, especially for the first time, can be a daunting and stressful experience. In addition to the long checklist of ‘things to do’, it is important to remember to draw up or update your…

St Valentine of Rome

By Everys / February 14, 2019 / Comments Off on St Valentine of Rome

Patron saint of lovers, epileptics, bee keepers and plague Who was Saint Valentine? That’s a question surrounded in mystery as there were several; however, three Saint Valentines are associated with 14th February: A Roman priest; A bishop of Interamna (Terni, Italy); and A saint who suffered in Africa Nothing else is known of the last…

International Surrogacy – What to Expect

By Everys / February 12, 2019 / Comments Off on International Surrogacy – What to Expect

Embarking on a surrogacy arrangement abroad can be daunting for any couple wishing to engage in the process.  There are lots of things that the intended parents need to consider to ensure that the process runs smoothly. As it currently stands, there is no single legal process for parents wishing to engage in an international…