DWS Win Excellence in Client Service Award
Douglas Wemyss Solicitors win 'Excellence in Client Service' at the Law Society of England and Wales Excellence Awards 2011
Having already been awarded the prestigious title of Law Firm of the Year 2011 at the Leicestershire Law Society Awards in March, Douglas Wemyss Solicitors were nominated for an astounding 4 firm categories at the national awards; including the innovation, marketing and business development, client service and community investment award categories. The Law Society Excellence Awards 2011 ceremony was held at the Old Billingsgate on Tuesday 18th Oct 2011.
On the night the firm won the highly sought after Excellence in Client Service Award.
Why Should I make a Will?
Why You Shouldn’t Fail to Make a Will
There are so many misconceptions as to why people do not make a will:
“I’m too young” “it’s too expensive” “I don’t have many assets” “Everything will go to my spouse”
To put it simply, if you do not have a Will, the government will decide who inherits your possessions, property and money, which is governed under the Law of Intestacy (1925) rather than your wishes. For example, if you are unmarried and have no close relatives, your Estate will automatically pass to the Crown (government) if there is no valid Will in place! Even if you were married and you die without having made a Will, the intestacy rules apply in an arbitrary manner, particularly if there are no children. This may lead to your spouse having to share your estate with relatives (e.g. brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles) whom you may never have intended to benefit.
The intestacy rules at present do not recognise co-habitees. Therefore if you live with your partner and die without having made a will, your partner will not even come into the equation when it comes to inheriting your Estate and they would have to make a claim on the estate claiming financial dependence if appropriate which not only will become time consuming during a period which is already distressing, but also costly and could even result in family feuds.
The only certain way to ensure that your spouse, partner or relative etc inherits what you intend is by making a Will. This could be almost anything from personal belongings to pets or property. You will also help avoid unnecessary arguments amongst family members or relatives that can arise when a deceased person’s wishes are unclear. It also allows you to greatly reduce your inheritance tax you pay, or even eliminate it altogether as certain things can be given to particular people and organisations without inheritance tax being charged on them. This then allows you to provide more money for the people you want to receive it rather than paying it to the taxman.
It’s an easy task to put off, however designating a day for a little unpleasantness can help relieve many days of heartache for the loved ones in the future.
Please call our specialist solicitors on (0116) 2999199 who will be happy to have a FREE consultation with you to discuss your requests.
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2011 Law Firm of the Year as Awarded by the Leicestershire Law Society
Douglas Wemyss Solicitors are proud to announce that we have been awarded 'Leicestershire Law Firm of the Year 2011' as voted by the honourable Leicestershire Law Society.
This is a spectacular achievement. Our team is extremely proud of this acknowledgement and even more so that regardless of the economic climate we have continued to strive for and provide the best services Leicester has to offer.
We have always put our client's first and this award is a true recognition of that. This is by far one of our proudest moments and we look forward to continuing this success.
Sameer Karim – Highly Commended at the Law Society of England & Wales Excellence Awards 2011
Having been highly acclaimed for his contribution to the legal sector earlier this year at the Leicestershire Law Society Awards in March, Sameer Karim, CEO of Douglas Wemyss Solicitors in Leicester and practicing Litigation Solicitor, received the Highly Commended Award in the Leader of the Year category at the Law Society Excellence Awards 2011 ceremony which was held at the Old Billingsgate on Tuesday 18th Oct 2011.
The annual awards recognise the most outstanding legal practitioners in their field across the entire legal sector in England and Wales and to celebrate excellence and outstanding achievement in areas that are central to the profession today.
Procedure for Buying a Property
What is the procedure when buying a property?
When buying a property there are a number of procedures and guidelines that your solicitor will need to follow to ensure a smooth completion of your transaction. The general procedure that we will undertake on your behalf when purchasing a property is as follows:
No Win No Fee PPI Compensation Claims, Leicester
Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) has been sold to millions of borrowers alongside loans, even when they were not in a situation to ever be able to claim on it.
Claiming Compensation for Riots in Leicester
Claiming Compensation for Riots in Leicester and the UK
Under the 1886 Riot (Damages) Act, anyone who has suffered loss or damages caused by a riot can request a payout from their local police authority and furthermore there is no limit on how much can be claimed.
The Prime Minister has confirmed that "Any individual, homeowner or business that has suffered damage to or loss of their buildings or property as a result of rioting, can seek compensation under the Riot Damages Act .... The Government will ensure the police have the funds they need."
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