Here at Onions & Davies, since coronavirus started to affect the country, we have seen a sharp rise in the number of Wills that we normally make for people. A crisis like this can remind people of their mortality, and more and more people are realising that they...
As many of you are no doubt aware, the government has recently announced an easing of restrictions for the housing market. This effectively means homebuyers and sellers are now able to carry on with their plans but subject to the existing rules on social distancing....
By David Williams, Director & Head of Property In all cases solicitors need to obtain confirmation of the identity of their clients. This is especially the case in property transactions and Land Registry have always been strict on who can verify an individual’s...
At Onions & Davies, we have had a number of situations arise recently that stress the importance of having a valid Will in place. One of these involved a lady who had been looked after by her “daughter” for a number of years. The rest of her family (brothers and...
By Samantha Downs, Private Client Solicitor I’m fairly certain that almost everyone knows that for a Will to be valid, you need to have at least two witnesses, and when signing, the testator (the person making the Will) and the witnesses all have to be present and see...
Covid-19 seemingly came out of nowhere and has altered all our lives beyond recognition. The emotional, physical, mental and financial impact can be tough, and we would like to share some positive, human reflection from our staff members on what they have learned and...
