Author Archives: Sam Hutchinson

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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Wills – Remote Witnessing New Rules

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

New rules have been introduced to allow Wills to be witnessed virtually by video technology. These rules have been introduced as a temporary measure in response to the difficulties caused by  lockdown restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules …

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Denise Woodward joins Storrar Cowdry Solicitors, Chester as Solicitor and Partner

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

Leading North West law firm, Storrar Cowdry has appointed Denise Woodward as Solicitor and Partner in the Family Law Department. Hailing from Chester, Denise is a Solicitor with more than 20 years of experience in family matters involving companies, farms …

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Wills and lasting power of attorney – COVID prompts difficult conversations

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of us to have those difficult conversations that we have been putting off. To put it bluntly more people are talking about dying. As the saying goes “failing to plan is planning to fail” …

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Storrar Cowdry Solicitors’ Award for Fine Art at University of Chester

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

Laurin Murdoch, is this year’s recipient of the Storrar Cowdry Solicitors’ Award for Fine Art. Managing Partner of Storrar Cowdry Mrs Darlene Storrar said “We are delighted to be awarding this prize particularly this year, as it has been difficult …

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Why now could be a good time to extend your lease

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

We are living in a time of great uncertainty; the property market has now reopened for business after grinding to a halt nearly two months ago. Agents can list properties for sale or rent and you can even go on …

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