Author Archives: Sam Hutchinson

Welcome to Natalie Evans (Residential Property) and Robert Moore (Dispute Resolution) to Storrar Cowdry Solicitors

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Solicitors, Natalie Evans (Residential Property) and Robert Moore (Dispute Resolution), have recently joined Storrar Cowdry. Natalie qualified as a solicitor and joined Storrar Cowdry in 2021, having gained considerable experience in residential property throughout her training contract. She graduated from …

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No Fault Divorce – allowing couples to divorce without assigning blame

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

A date is finally set for the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act.  The Government commits to 6 April 2022. This Act will allow couples to divorce without assigning blame.  The date is later than anticipated, this is …

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Gifting property and assets in your lifetime

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Older clients often seek our advice as to the advantages and disadvantages of transferring their home or other property to relatives, even though in some cases they still intend to live in the home.  Our advice will of course vary, …

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Case Study – Contested Probate Dispute

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Storrar Cowdry Solicitor who dealt with the case: Kate Naylor; Litigation Partner What Happened? Our clients were the Executors of their late Uncles’ will (the Will). The Defendant was the daughter of a friend of the Deceased and she claimed that …

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The dangers of homemade wills

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

If your Will is challenged after you die the cost can run to thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of pounds in Court proceedings and legal fees. Often these fees are paid out of the estate leaving very little to …

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Congratulations to Freddie Storrar as he is elected President of the Cheshire & North Wales Law Society

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

The Cheshire & North Wales Law Society is committed to representing, supporting and promoting the legal profession of Cheshire and North Wales, both locally and nationally. As the largest legal sector membership organisation in our region, they exist to improve …

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What happens to my online accounts and digital assets when I die?

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

Most of us now have online accounts and digital assets, whether that be passwords for Amazon, our Facebook and ITunes accounts or investments like Bitcoin.  Historically, when making a Will, clients have considered standard assets such as houses, bank accounts …

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Health & Welfare Lasting Powers Of Attorney – Covid And Care Homes

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

At Storrar Cowdry Solicitors we are experiencing an increase in enquires about Health & Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney. Many concerned families have read about a particularly distressing case in the media recently regarding a daughter who was arrested for …

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Wills – Divorce & Marriage

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

At Storrar Cowdry Solicitors we are supporting Resolution “Good Divorce Week” 2020. Clients often ask “what happens to my Will on divorce or if I marry again?” The effect of Divorce on an existing Will There are two stages to …

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Good Divorce Week 2020

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

The Family Department at Storrar Cowdry are supporting Resolution “Good Divorce Week”, 30 November – 4 December. The aim of this initiative is to demonstrate why clients should choose a Resolution member who upholds the Resolution Code which stresses the …

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