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We’re excited to announce two new appointments at Bowcock & Pursaill – Assistant Solicitor Rhiannon Moody and Paralegal Emily Lowe. Emily’s role will focus on supporting personal cases while Rhiannon will work with a mixture of personal and business issues in the Litigation Department. Emily will assist the team on matters of Will drafting, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Court of Protection. She said: “In my role I’ll ensure that clients have their affairs in order. Bowcock & Pursaill have a really great long-standing reputation and as soon as an opportunity arose for me to become a part...
Family law includes child custody, separation, parental rights, and pre/post-nuptial agreements, the legal advice we offer to families covers these topics and more. We are proud to be a leading Staffordshire family law organisation. Our family and matrimonial law team is experienced in handling a range of issues that can arise from separation or family breakdowns. The team stays up to date with latest family law advances and acts as a beacon of hope during a stressful time. Here, the team share three family law FAQs to help shed some light on the key themes. What do I need to...
A divorce or separation is inevitably an emotional and difficult time for all involved. For children, it can bring about feelings of uncertainty, confusion, stress, and worry. But, with consideration and parental support, many children can navigate a challenging situation in the best way possible. Associate Solicitor and family law specialist Lisa Cogger discusses how to prevent children from suffering during a relationship breakdown. One of the most frequently asked questions from separating and divorcing couples is: how can we protect the children? Although your relationship is ending, you’ll continue to be parents. So planning how you’ll navigate the separation...
House sales in the UK have increased following the introduction of a stamp duty holiday during the current global pandemic. This was introduced earlier in the year with a view to protecting jobs in the housing sector and the associated supply chains. The increase in sales of residential property has helped protect more than three quarters of a million jobs in the sector during uncertain times, and the scheme is set to continue through to March 2021. When the scheme draws to an end next year, it’s expected that house sales will involve a certain level of tension as house...
In order to be considered valid, Wills have historically needed to comply with section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 (amended by section 17 of the Administration of Justice Act 1982). Usual practice dictates that the execution and attestation of Wills must comply entirely with the statutory legal requirements, but global events relating to the outbreak of coronavirus have brought additional challenges on how witnessing Wills remotely could be achieved. What’s Changing? Legal requirements state that a witness must be present and within the testator’s line of sight, which does not allow for witnessing Wills remotely. While this could be...
Bowcock & Pursaill is excited to announce the appointment of new Legal Secretary Kay Johnson at our Uttoxeter office. Kay’s employment comes on the back of the retirement of Legal Secretary, Gillian Elks. Kay has taken on the role and comes to the team with specialisms in probate, wills and both commercial and residential property. Kay, who has 35 years’ experience of working in law firms across the UK, said: “I have covered all aspects of the legal field as both a secretary and legal executive. “I’m excited to be working at Bowcock & Pursaill. They’re a modern, progressive firm...
After nearly half a century, Bowcock & Pursaill Legal Secretary Carol White is ready to hang up the apron and retire, while Legal Secretary Kay Pickford celebrates 30 years at the Leek office. Carol has been a great part of the team at Bowcock & Pursaill since 1972 and has always been on hand to keep everyone in the Leek office organised. Ian Naylor, partner at Bowcock & Pursaill Solicitors, said: “It’s an incredible achievement for us to see Carol reach 48 years and we wish her all the best in retirement. We know Carol will always succeed in everything...
Granting powers of attorney to a named individual can be a difficult decision to make, but when done correctly and for the right reasons it provides peace of mind during challenging times. Powers of attorney can restore independence and peace of mind when placed in the hands of a trustworthy individual and for the right reasons. It is essentially a document which is designed to authorize a named individual to act on behalf of another person should they be unable to do so themselves. It is a role that comes with a certain level of responsibility, whether the named individual...
Recent global events have affected the way courts operate in the UK and special considerations must be made to ensure the health and safety of those in attendance. While wearing masks or other face coverings in court is not mandatory, it is recommended by HMCTS as are alternative approaches such as remote hearings. The recent global outbreak of coronavirus has impacted heavily on our lifestyles and the ways we interact as a society. One of the less disruptive changes that has been recommended is the use of face masks and face coverings in public spaces, particularly indoors. The latest legislation...
Founded in 1927, Bowcock & Pursaill has been our clients’ number one choice for solicitors in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire for almost 100 years. We also act on behalf of clients throughout the country.
The firm prides itself on its customer service, offering detailed and bespoke advice to clients thanks to our small and highly specialised team of partners, solicitors and legal executives based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
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