It’s safe to say that yesterday’s budget will have wide ranging consequences for many people around the country. Here, I’ll take a look at what the budget means from an estate planning point of view. There are two taxes that have the biggest bearing on estate...
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Levi celebrates 90th anniversary
Levi Solicitors celebrated its 90th anniversary this October with a charity coffee morning and cake sale in the firm’s north Leeds office. Raising money for local charity, St Gemma’s Hospice, we invited clients, local businesses and residents to join us for coffee and...
Wagatha Christie – the saga continues
We are all aware by now of the ongoing 'Wagatha Christie' legal battle between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney. The trial of Mrs Vardy’s libel claim against Mrs Rooney took place in July 2022. So why are we still talking about it now? Well, Mrs Vardy is challenging...
Team Levi success in 90 mile walk for charity
As part of our 90th anniversary fundraising, 25 of our team took part in a 90-mile charity walking challenge. Throughout September, we walked, ran, swam and cycled for 90 miles. We had people walking on holiday in Dubai, Tenerife and Crete, and on city breaks to...
Levi Solicitors completes purchase of landmark property for Leeds homelessness charity
Leeds lawyers, Levi Solicitors, have recently advised homelessness charity, Homeless Street Angels, on a deal that has seen the charity take on the lease of a commercial premises in Sheepscar. The property, now named Abi House in memory of the founders’ sister, will...
Making a gift as an attorney or deputy
As an attorney or deputy, you hold a significant responsibility when managing the financial affairs of vulnerable individuals. One area that requires careful consideration is the issue of making a gift as an attorney or deputy. Whether it’s making a donation to a...
Levi Solicitors successfully obtains new premises licence for operator in Leeds City Centre’s ‘Red Zone’
Leeds law firm, Levi Solicitors, has recently represented Leeds LGBTQ+ institution, Blayds Bar and its long-standing owner Duncan McCallum, in successfully obtaining a new premises licence, despite its location within Leeds City Council’s cumulative impact ‘Red Zone’....
Commercial Rent Arrears: The Road to Recovery
As a commercial landlord, there are a few options available to you if you find your tenant is in rent arrears. If you’re not interested in or ready to forfeit the lease, and just want to recover the rent, CRAR (Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery) may be a good option...
The Roles and Responsibilities of a Deputy in the Court of Protection
When someone is unable to make important decisions for themselves due to mental incapacity, it can be challenging for their loved ones to know what to do. When someone does not have the requisite capacity to put in place a Lasting Power of Attorney, it can leave loved...
Team Levi set off on a 90 mile challenge
This September, our team are taking part in a month-long charity challenge. 26 of our colleagues will be walking, running, cycling and swimming to reach their goal of moving 90 miles before the end of September. This challenge is in celebration of 90 years in business...
Claims for under settling a personal injury case
Personal injury claims are assessed on the monetary losses that a victim faces. Added to this is an element for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity they incur. Pain, suffering and loss of amenity covers emotional and physical losses such as prolonged pain or...
Levi shortlisted for Yorkshire Legal Awards 2024
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the 'Law Firm of the Year: Small' category at the 2024 Yorkshire Legal Awards. Levi is not the only one celebrating a big anniversary this year: 2024 marks the Yorkshire Legal Awards' 25th Anniversary. The winners will be...
Understanding the Court of Protection: What it does and why it matters
When someone is unable to make important decisions for themselves due to mental incapacity, it can be challenging for their loved ones to know what to do. When someone does not have the requisite capacity to put in place a Lasting Power of Attorney, it can leave loved...
New partner announcement: Navjit Singh Degun
We are delighted to confirm the promotion of Navjit Singh Degun to partner. Navjit has been with the firm since 2018, and is a valuable member of both our Commercial Property and Residential Conveyancing teams. He has built up a loyal commercial property client base,...
Challenging local authority decisions on care home fee funding
There is growing concern about the increasing cost of care and the uncertainty surrounding who it should be funded by. As of July 2024, the average weekly cost in a residential care home is £1,160. The UK average for a nursing home is closer to £1,410 per week. This...
I am not happy with my personal injury lawyers. Can I change solicitors?
Unfortunately, when dealing with any type of case, there may come a time when you decide that you are not happy with your lawyer. In something as personal as an injury claim, it is understandable that you would want the right representation. We look at what you might...
Levi walkers raise money for St Gemma’s Hospice
This weekend, a team of 11 from Levi and their friends and family joined with around 450 walkers for the Sunset Walk for St Gemma’s Hospice. The Sunset Walk is a 5km walk around Temple Newsam, raising money for St Gemma’s. But it is also set up to allow for people to...
Can a beneficiary challenge an executor of a will?
An executor is an individual who has been appointed to administer the deceased’s estate in accordance with a will. But what can a beneficiary do if they feel that the executor is not doing what they should? | Executors’ duties The duties of an executor, or personal...
Manifesto pledges: No fault evictions
It is the general election on 4 July 2024. Each of the four main parties has set out their manifestos, and each makes different pledges to the public about how they will handle reform of the ‘no-fault eviction’ regime. Some parties have pledged to make quick changes...
Levi retains Lexcel accreditation
We are delighted to confirm that Levi Solicitors has retained the Law Society Lexcel certification for the 13th year in a row. Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for client care, compliance and practice management. The Lexcel assessor this year...
Professional negligence claim success for Gemma Horner
Gemma Horner recently achieved success and an excellent settlement for her client in a professional negligence claim against the client’s former solicitors. | Background Our client invested in a buy to let apartment, which they bought off-plan. Once the building had...
Challenging a will – contentious probate claims
One of the benefits of making a will is that there is certainty surrounding your wishes on your death. Unfortunately, however, wills (or the lack of a will) can sometimes result in a dispute between the deceased’s loved ones. We look at the most common situations, and...
Can parties to a contract “contract-out” of Fixed Recoverable Costs?
In October 2023, legislation created new rules, establishing a regime of Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) for much of civil litigation. This means that although the winning party can still recover their costs from the opponent, the costs that can be recovered are now...
Landlords: Have you protected your tenant’s deposit?
Most, if not all, landlords will take a deposit from their tenants. A Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) will protect the deposit for the tenant and ensure that the tenant will receive it back at the end of the tenancy. The landlord can still use the deposit in accordance...
Difficult conversations: Discussing end-of-life wishes with loved ones
Conversations about death and dying are often among the most uncomfortable to broach. So this Dying Matters Awareness Week, the theme is “the way we talk about Dying Matters”. It’s about highlighting the importance of having these discussions with your family, loved...
Probate court fees to rise in May
Following a consultation last year, the Government is increasing the probate court fee by 10%. | Probate court fees A court fee is usually payable when applying for probate. There is no fee if the estate is valued at £5,000 or less. If it is over £5,000, the...
Renters (Reform) Bill: Can the Courts cope?
The government has pledged to bring in the Renters (Reform) Bill and end “no fault evictions” before the next general election. For more information on this, read our previous blogs on the topic. In fact, it looks likely to be back in the House of Commons next week. ...
Physician Associates: are government proposals a risk to patient safety?
The Government is planning to bring Physician Associates (PAs) under the regulation of the General Medical Council (GMC). This is the same organisation that sets the standards of patient care and professional standards that qualified doctors need to meet. Whilst there...
We speak your language
At Levi Solicitors LLP, understanding your needs and queries is paramount. We are proud that we can offer staff who can speak many different languages. So, if you’re not comfortable speaking in English, we may be able to offer you a solicitor who can speak to you in...
Source of Funds and Source of Wealth Checks: What You Need to Know
If you've ever wondered why solicitors want to know the “ins” and “outs” in relation to your finances when it comes to buying a property, then this might just be the blog for you. Alex Newman, our Compliance and Operations Manager, explains. Let's start with the...