Author Archives: Sam Hutchinson

Grandparent Rights

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

It is widely recognised that grandparents play important roles in their grandchildren’s lives, often helping out with childcare. It may be surprising to learn that grandparents do not have an automatic right to see their grandchildren. Unlike parents, they do …

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Divorce – There Can Be a High Price for Failing to Negotiate Responsibly

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

Divorcees who are unwilling to give ground and negotiate responsibly with a view to achieving a financial settlement with their ex-spouses are highly likely to pay a stiff price for their lack of flexibility. The High Court emphasised the point …

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Property – Times Change and Antique Restrictive Covenants Become Obsolete

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

Antique restrictive covenants are found in the title deeds of many period properties and can have a deadening effect on development opportunities. However, as an Upper Tribunal (UT) ruling showed, they are not written in stone. A large suburban house …

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Darlene Storrar appointed as Under Sheriff of Cheshire

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

Darlene Storrar was sworn in as the new Under Sheriff of Cheshire on 1st April 2022. The High Sheriff has a legal duty to appoint an Under Sheriff at the start of his or her year, usually a local solicitor.  Often …

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Make a Will and Appoint a Professional Executor – Two Ways to Avoid Conflict

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

There is ultimately only so much that you can do to prevent your loved ones falling out over inheritance issues after you are gone. However, as a High Court decision showed, the threat of bad blood developing can be greatly …

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Our 5th year as members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP)

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

Storrar Cowdry are delighted to be entering their 5th year as members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). They are proud to be a part of this organisation which is at the forefront of leasehold reform and which …

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Get your legal affairs in order

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

More and more people are living longer in today’s society. Unfortunately a longer life does not always mean a long healthy life. How can you safeguard your affairs in the event of receiving a diagnosis like dementia or if you …

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Landlord and Tenant Spring Round Up

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

The snowdrops are out and the crocus are peeking through in the garden indicating that we are heading towards spring so now is a good time to take a look at what is happening in the residential landlord and tenant …

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Deeds of Variation – can a will be changed after death?

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

Under current rules in England and Wales, you can redirect your inheritance to another person in certain circumstances. A Deed of Variation is a formal document in which you can state that your inheritance should not come to you but …

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Is commonhold going to become commonplace?

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

In 2002 the Government introduced Commonhold, nearly 20 years later, and with only a handful of blocks of flats owned and managed in this way, the plan is to replace the much vilified leasehold ownership with … Commonhold.  Yes that …

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