For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), effective contract management is essential for ensuring operational efficiency and legal compliance. Strong contracts lay the groundwork for successful relationships with suppliers and customers, and they...
We are thrilled to announce that Claire Eastwood , a senior associate solicitor at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, has recently achieved the prestigious Children Law Accreditation from the Law Society. This significant milestone is a testament to Claire's...
When you are deciding how much you are prepared to pay for a commercial property , you must take into account any Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) you will have to pay on top of the purchase price. Where SDLT is payable on a transaction, you must pay within...
When a loved one is admitted to hospital and lacks mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, having a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place can be vital. But even if you are named as their attorney, you may be unsure how and...
For all professional negligence claims it is necessary to show that the professional owed you a duty of care, that this duty of care was breached in their dealings with you, and that breach caused you some actual loss. It is important to ensure you have...
Crombie Wilkinson, a leading North Yorkshire law firm, is proud to have achieved the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold Accreditation—recognising outstanding commitment to employee development, engagement, and wellbeing. Following a rigorous...
What Happens When Wills Go Wrong (and How to Get Them Right) Most people write a Will once; pop it in a drawer and hope they never have to think about it again. Fair enough – no one wants to dwell on death, paperwork, or family drama. But what if...
Before we plunge into what is to change regarding Mutual Wills, lets deal with the first issue. What is a Mutual Will? Well, a Mutual Will does the same as a normal will except it is also a legally binding agreement between two individuals. The agreement...
When most people imagine a Will , images of tea-stained documents with fancy handwriting, some Latin phrases, legal jargon and pretty ribbon likely come to mind. But that may all change with some impending reforms which would introduce legally recognised...
A Statutory Will is a product of the Court of Protection that allows a Will to be made on behalf of someone else because they lack capacity. This allows individuals who have a severe learning disability or dementia to confirm the distribution of their assets...