Who inherits if there is no will? It is estimated that over half of UK adults do not have a will. Losing somebody close to you can be devastating, and if that person dies without leaving a will, it can cause additional distress and upset. You may be wondering, who...
It has been a year since Conall Ryan joined Cartridges Law as Partner and Head of the Estate Planning team, bringing with him more than two decades of experience in wills, probate, estate administration, inheritance tax planning and agricultural estates. As a...
Probate: do I need a lawyer or can I do it myself? When somebody close to you dies, dealing with their affairs can be a challenging task. And if you have been left in charge of sorting out their property, money and possessions after they’ve passed away, the chances...
Meet our latest cARTridges artist, Jeff Paints! November has gotten off to a gloomy start, which is why we’re excited to have Jeff’s vibrant work brightening up the walls. As a former graffiti artist for 15 years, Jeff uses his street skills to create colourful and...
We're really pleased to introduce our next cARTridges artist: Regina Vaquero. Regina is a St Thomas-based artist whose colourful gouache pieces are designed to spread joy and demonstrate her deep passion for the world we live in. I have always been creative. Colour is...
Meet our next cARTridges artist, Jayde Stevenson! Jayde comes from a multi-talented family, as her mum Bernadette is one of our resident paralegals within the Housing team. Jayde's beautiful seascape-inspired paintings are currently brightening up our reception area...
Probate is the legal process that you have to go through before you can deal with a person’s assets after they die. It is possible to deal with probate yourself, and when a will is simple and the person dealing with it is confident with the probate process and various...
Can you write your own will? Why do I need a will anyway? And how do you apply for probate? Our specialist Wills and Probate lawyers answer all your questions. If you need help or advice about writing a will or dealing with probate, contact us for a free initial...