City’s museums see legacy enquiries up by 200 per cent
Museums Sheffield has seen enquiries about leaving donations via personal Wills rise by 200 per cent thanks to a new partnership with Wake Smith Solicitors. Wake Smith joined forces with Museums Sheffield, the…
New fees for probate applications
From April 2019, the Government intends to increase the fees paid to the court when making an application for a grant of probate in England and Wales. The fee at present is £155 if it is a solicitor making the…
Your outdated EPA needs to become an LPA
People are now living longer, and it is increasingly common for an individual to be unable to manage their affairs for a number of reasons. If the situation arises where decisions need to be made and people need…
Excellent service and great client outcomes
A new flagship partnership with Museums Sheffield, a growing portfolio of satisfied clients and plaudits from the Legal 500 for excellent service and great client outcomes - it’s been a busy time for Wake Smith’s…
Planning your digital legacy
With increasing numbers of people spending more and more time online and storing information digitally, what happens to your online presence in the result of your death? If you haven’t planned your digital legacy,…
Wake Smith shortlisted for Yorkshire Legal Awards
Wake Smith has been shortlisted in the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2018. The firm has been recognised by the judges in the Private Client category. The prestigious awards celebrate the achievements of the best lawyers…
Business Lasting Powers of Attorney
If you own a business what would happen if you lost mental capacity and were unable to make decisions? By planning ahead, a Business Lasting Power of Attorney (BLPA) allows an individual to appoint an attorney…
Remember Museums Sheffield in your Will
Wake Smith Solicitors started its new legacy partnership with Museums Sheffield with a launch event in the Millennium Gallery. Suzanne Porter, director of the Wills and Probate team at Wake Smith joined Kim Street,…
Director moves over to consultant role
After nearly four decades in the legal sector, Andrew Vidler looks to stand down from his full-time role in the Wills and Probate team at Wake Smith and become a consultant for the firm. Andrew, who lead the department…
Marrying later in life? Protect your assets
You are entering the later stages of your life but meet a new love, or want to cement an existing long term relationship, and wish to marry. How you deal with the assets you have built up over the years is essential…
