Brexit Update
The future of Brexit is almost as elusive as the answer to perpetual motion, with changes of tack from political parties happening on an almost daily basis. What we appear to be seeing, is solidification of manifesto…
Pets are considered property, so include them in your Will
If you have no valid Will in England or Wales and no living family members, all your possessions, including your pets, will go to the Crown when you depart this world. So if you want your possessions, including…
Brexit Update
With the UK's withdrawal from the EU now subject to an extension via the Benn Act, the UK exit from the EU is unlikely to happen before the 31 January deadline and all eyes are on the 12 December general election…
Wake Smith help flooring specialist expand with premises purchase
Wake Smith Solicitors has helped a flooring specialist expand its independent business via a major £490,000 investment in a new larger premises. All Floors UK Limited, a Pontefract family business, headed up by…
Brexit Update
The EU has now agreed an extension to Article 50, meaning that the UK exit from the EU will have a 31 January deadline, unless Parliament agrees on Boris Johnson's withdrawal agreement in the meantime. This extension…
If you live alone and don’t have much to your name – do you need a will?
If you are single and live in a rented house or flat, and have no children and a small amount of savings, do you need a Will? Suzanne Porter, director and head of the Private Client team at Wake Smith Solicitors…
Greening the corporate world - making your business more eco-friendly
With the pressing need to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Holly Abbott–Cragg from the Corporate Commercial Department at Wake Smith Solicitors looks at how businesses can do their bit in the bid to…
Brexit - any nearer a definitive way forward?
Nick Lambert, chairman at Wake Smith Solicitors looks at the latest Brexit news.
Can I give money away to avoid inheritance tax?
Depending on the size of your estate, a large proportion of it may be payable to HMRC in inheritance tax when you pass away. On your death, you will have a nil rate band sum of money which is tax free on your death…
Wake Smith advises on Juratek Limited MBO
A management buy-out has completed at a Doncaster automotive supplier with the help of Wake Smith Solicitors. Sheffield’s Wake Smith team up with accountants Shorts and HSBC to act as legal representatives, advisors…
Brexit Update
This week is being billed as crunch time for the Prime Minister's crucial talks with the EU on his proposed, revised Brexit deal. The key reason for the urgency is that the Benn Act, which effectively forces the…