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The latest Watsons Solicitors podcast features Kristel Clarke, solicitor and member of the probate department, discussing the process and purpose of probate with Callum Morgan of fellow Warrington-based business Morgan Williams Commercial Property. Kristel discusses the circumstances in which probate is relevant, what the process entails and how long it takes to go through. If […]

The latest Watsons Solicitors podcast features Kristel Clarke, solicitor and member of the probate department, discussing wills with Callum Morgan of fellow Warrington-based business Morgan Williams Commercial Property. Kristel discusses the importance and benefits of a will, what a person can use their will to do, what happens when a person dies without one and […]

Appointing a friend or member of the family to look after your property or financial affairs is something those choosing to stay at home during the ongoing pandemic should consider according to a partner at a leading Cheshire law firm. Alex Mitchell, partner and head of the Wills and Probate Department at Watsons Solicitors in […]

Our Wills and Probate partner Alex Mitchell runs through some recently asked questions for your guidance. Q. Are we still able to help clients with probate matters now that our offices are closed due to the pandemic? A – Yes. Although we are working remotely, we are able to have telephone appointments with our clients […]

A Warrington-based wills and probate solicitor has expressed concern over imminent changes to allow wills to be executed via video link. The change in the law due in September, which will be backdated to 31 January 2020, is part of the government’s response to making it possible for the signing of wills to be witnessed […]

A Cheshire-based wills and probate firm of solicitors has provided advice and guidance for people updating or preparing new Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney during COVID-19. Watsons Solicitors, based on Bold Street in Warrington, is adhering to government guidelines and has introduced telephone and video conferencing as an alternative to face-to-face meetings.

Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors has doubled its previous fundraising record during its annual drive to encourage people to write a will. As part of its yearly Will Week event, Watsons are on course to generate almost £4,000 in donations to the Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation. Will Week, which runs every November, allows people to receive a free […]

Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors is once again hoping to convert its support for a charitable cause into valuable funds as part of its annual Will Week event. Will Week, which runs between November 11-15, allows people to receive a free will in return for a donation to the Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation. The foundation provides life-changing opportunities […]

Pride season is well underway with Cheshire hosting events throughout 2019, catering for the growing LGBT+ community. There are further events scheduled, including in Manchester between Friday 23 and Monday 26 August and Chester on Sunday 22 September. Legislation to allow same-sex marriage in England and Wales came into force in 2014 and the most […]

A Warrington and Cheshire probate solicitor is urging people to start their probate process as soon as possible ahead of large-scale Government changes. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has begun centralising probate services, with regional registries set to close. The plan is to move probate services to Birmingham, with some administrative work taking place at a second site. This […]