Category Archives: Private Client

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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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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Coronavirus – Business as usual for Storrar Cowdry

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

Storrar Cowdry are still here for you, just working differently With the Government’s message to work from home wherever possible, here at Storrar Cowdry, we are committed to playing our part to protect our staff, our clients and the most …

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Storrar Cowdry supporting Will Week

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

Storrar Cowdry Solicitors in Chester proud to be supporting Will Week Storrar Cowdry Solicitors in Chester are proud to be supporting Will Week in 2020. Over 50% of people have yet to actually make a Will for a variety of …

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Gill Knowles joins Storrar Cowdry

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Sam Hutchinson

Solicitor, Gill Knowles, has joined Storrar Cowdry as a partner in our private client team. Gill has lived in Chester for 20 years and was previously head of a private client department at another large Chester practice. She enjoys working on …

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Neuro Therapy Centre Award

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Sam Hutchinson

On 15th November 2019 The Neuro Therapy Centre won an award in the ‘Outstanding Trustees’ category at the Inaugural Welsh Charity Awards which are organised by the The Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA).  Storrar Cowdry would like to offer them a …

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Is it time to make a Will?

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Sam Hutchinson

As we approach the end of another year, you may be considering a New Year’s Resolution, losing weight or taking up a sport perhaps. If you haven’t done so already, however, we would suggest you add ‘Making a Will’ to …

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Refunds announced by the Office of the Public Guardian

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Sam Hutchinson

You may have heard on the radio, in the last week, about refunds announced by the Office of the Public Guardian. If you registered an Enduring Power of Attorney or a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) with the Office between …

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Storrar Cowdry warns changes to Powers of Attorney may leave older and vulnerable at risk

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Sam Hutchinson

• Louise Eccleston from Storrar Cowdry issues warning following FCA’s call to turn Lasting Powers of Attorney fully digital • Proposals would remove the need for a physical ‘wet signature’ • Solicitors say this could lead to a drastic increase …

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Probate Court Fees increase on hold… for now

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Sam Hutchinson

Earlier this year we reported the response from the Ministry of Justice to the Probate Fee consultation held last year. It would seem that these are, currently, shelved, writes Louise Eccleston, Storrar Cowdry’s Head of Private Client. Despite overwhelming opposition …

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