There are sometimes issues for property owners when items are left on their premises that don’t belong to them which need to be disposed of. This might happen when you
Can a domestic cat influence the administration of an estate? Yes, according to the unusual facts in the estate of Dean Brunt deceased. Mr Brunt died in 2007. Since no
On 15 January 2021 the Supreme Court delivered one of the most important judgments handed down in the last 12 months. Following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses
Hayden Mellowship has joined partner Steve Wengraf in our litigation department as a qualified solicitor. Hayden qualified in January 2021. Hayden undertook claimant personal injury work before he became a
Raising funds for Jolly Jumper Day Staff and partners at Rutherfords LLP have supported the Birmingham Children`s Hospital for many years raising funds for this important charity at Christmas. This
Partner Tony Illsley has now reached 30 years as a qualified solicitor. This period has been achieved working at Rutherfords LLP. Now the head of the private client department, Tony
Inheritance tax is payable on the value of your estate (money, property and possessions). If your estate is worth more than £325,000 (the tax threshold) tax at 40% could be
The chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a stamp duty holiday as part of a measure of proposals in the summer budget to stimulate the economy. Anyone buying a home will
Following on from the Landlords and Tenants guidance published on 30th March 2020 by the MHCLG, a press release was issued on 5th June 2020 extending the suspension of evictions
Natalie Mellors, a solicitor within Rutherfords Commercial Team, was recently a speaker for a webinar provided as part of Tamworth and Lichfield Chamber of Commerce support for individuals and business
Families of NHS and social care staff who die from coronavirus will each receive a £60,000 lump sum payment. This compensation will also apply for deaths occurring before the scheme
What is an option to tax? Under the Value Added Tax Act 1994, a taxable supply is a ‘supply of goods and services made in the United Kingdom’ where VAT
Many clients decide to purchase a home together following a second marriage or civil partnership. They may both have children from a previous relationship. This might involve each selling a
Partner Amanda Edwards reviews the latest proposals as the housing market is released from lock down. On 23 March 2020, the Government imposed drastic restrictions in an attempt to beat
Following the recent publication of our advice to enable clients to safely and legally sign their new will during the current coronavirus pandemic, we have now produced a separate advice
Commercial solicitor Natalie Mellors will be taking part in the Ask the Expert Zoom video conference. This will be your opportunity to ask your business questions for free to a
See the article on the Birmingham Live website published today. We provide a professional service to our clients and can prepare your will remotely. Our private client lawyers preparing wills
In these challenging times you may need legal advice during the coronavirus pandemic. The Law Society has produced a summary of how a solicitor can help. This can be viewed
The Coronavirus Act 2020 The Coronavirus Act 2020 (CVA 2020) is emergency legislation which came into effect on 26th March 2020 to deal with the unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak. With self-isolation
Moving home can be a stressful time under any circumstances but home-movers are now having to deal with the added complications of the restrictions imposed in the fight against coronavirus
We have received many enquiries from clients asking if it is still possible to make a new will or review an existing will during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance
Rutherfords LLP is pleased to announce that lawyer Amanda Edwards has been appointed as a partner as head of the residential conveyancing department. Amanda is an experienced chartered legal executive
FURLOUGHING – FAQs In an effort to provide employers with assistance in what for some organisations will be challenging economic conditions as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government
WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS Rutherfords LLP is following the guidance issued by the Chief Medical Officer regarding coronavirus and the national emergency restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on
Rutherfords has just successfully concluded litigation on a ‘no win no fee’ basis on behalf of a man whose wife was resident in a local Care Home in Tamworth. This
From 6 February 2020 the statutory legacy has increased from £250,000 to £270,000. This is the amount a surviving spouse or civil partner is entitled to receive when a person
The New Year has brought several changes at Rutherfords LLP including the busy commercial property department. Partner David Waterhouse has now stepped down from being an equity member of the
The private client team have been busy fund-raising for the local St Giles Hospice. The `Make a Will` promotion requires clients to make a suggested donation for a standard will
We are delighted to announce that Lauren Henderson has completed her training contract with Rutherfords LLP and qualified as a solicitor on 15 January 2020. Lauren joined Rutherfords LLP as
Rutherfords LLP are proud to announce that we have retained our longstanding membership with the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the next year. This is a mark of excellence
Our client sustained significant crush injuries to his leg when a concrete barrier fell onto his leg whilst at work. Several attempts were made by the surgeons to save the leg
Rutherfords LLP has been raising funds for St Giles Hospice as part of the “Make your Will Fortnight” between Monday 1st to Friday 12th October. The firm has raised £1,800 for the
