In aid of Alzheimer’s month, we will be discussing the importance of having plans in place to future proof and promote personal security. Therefore, this is vitally important no matter your age and should not be postponed until later in life. In order to gain control over your assets and decisions that are made later in life, it is best to get your affairs in order now. You can do this by making a Will and having Lasting Powers of [...]
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has outlined a series of tax cuts and economic measures in a bid to boost the UK economy. Pepperells Head of Conveyancing says “It’s a positive announcement for the property industry and will hopefully give more people the chance to become home owners and purchase their dream homes.” Today’s announcement has seen changes to: Zero rate band increase – the threshold over which any duty starts to be paid is up from £125,000 to £250,000.First Time Buyers – First time [...]
Over 40 golfers took to Blankney Golf Club on Friday 16th of September for a fun-filled day in the late summer sunshine. Organised by Lincoln Business Club, and kindly sponsored by Pepperells Solicitors and One Stop Business Finance. Eleven teams took to the course to enjoy their first Golf Day and Summer Social with local charity partner, St Barnabas. Set in the heart of rural Lincolnshire, the beautiful parkland golf course at Blankney was the idyllic setting for a [...]
What happens when someone loses capacity to manage their own affairs, but they haven’t set up a Lasting Power of Attorney? When this happens, the person or people stepping in to manage the affairs of the person who has lost capacity (“P”) must instead apply to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order, granting them Court Ordered authority to manage P’s finances instead.
Pepperells Solicitors have partnered with Alzheimer’s Research UK to host a very special Ladies Day on 30th September, during World Alzheimer’s Month. Statistics show that two in three people with dementia are women and over two thirds of people caring for a loved one with dementia are also women. Taking place at the Hilton Gateshead Newcastle, the event combines networking and women’s health, with fashion, music, and of course a complimentary glass of fizz for all attendees. The day will also [...]
The Official Injury Claims Portal (OIC) was launched in 2021 as a means for Claimants to pursue personal injury claims for injuries sustained in a road traffic accident. To be eligible to use the OIC the claimant must have been inside a motor vehicle (not on a cycle, or a pedestrian) and the value of the injuries should not exceed £5,000. The whole claim must also not exceed £10,000.00 inclusive of financial losses and is only applicable to incidents [...]
As we venture into the summer holidays, many parents will be thinking about the prospect of a holiday abroad with their children. However, if parents are separated there is always the possibility this could result in disagreement. In this blog we consider the top tips to facilitate amicable child arrangements to ensure that your children can make the most of their time off school. Parental Responsibility Firstly, it is important to consider who has parental responsibility for your child. If you are [...]
Pepperells Solicitors, who have offices in Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire and the North East have renewed their sponsorship of home town football club Scunthorpe United. In a statement from the club, their Chief Operating Officer Lee Turnbull said “It’s fantastic to have Pepperells on board as back of the shirt sponsor for another season. They have been loyal supporters of Scunthorpe United for many years and continuing to develop a strong bond with local companies is extremely important to us. [...]
Pepperells Solicitors, who have offices in Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire and the North East have launched a new Graduate Apprenticeship scheme, opening up a new path for aspiring legal professionals. We spoke to Ryan Revell, Graduate Solicitor Apprentice at Pepperells to find out more about the newly established role and how this has helped him to develop a career in Law. “I graduated with a First-Class Honours LLB Law Degree from the University of Hull in Summer 2021, I had a couple [...]
Pepperells Solicitors are delighted to welcome Craig Day to the firm in a newly established role of Head of People and Culture. The new role will support Directors and Heads of Service in championing the values of the firm, supporting colleagues through their development and implementing new welfare and culture opportunities for their teams. Craig joins Pepperells following a successful career as a serving Policeman, culminating in leadership and change management roles. Craig has managed high performing teams for over ten [...]
