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Buying a house is undoubtedly one of the biggest investments you will ever make and perhaps the most valuable thing you will ever own. It is likely, therefore, that you will want to protect it and make sure your home passes on to your loved ones when you die. We know...
We are proud to be working with St Gemma's Hospice this October for their Make a Will Month. St Gemma's Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing care and support for those who are local with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. The Hospice itself is located in...
There are many advantages to making a will. Mostly they allow us to decide what happens to our assets after we die. The same advantages extend to wills for business owners: you can make a will to provide security over businesses when you are no longer around. Business...
On 23 September 2022 the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced in his first mini-budget that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) thresholds for residential properties in England and Northern Ireland would be increased with immediate effect. | SDLT threshold The “nil rate...
With the option to be arranged in many different ways, a trust allows you, the creator of the trust (also known as the settlor), to keep control over what happens to your assets and how they are used when you pass. | What is a trust? It is a legal relationship that...
| What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people as an ‘attorney’, who have the power and authority to help you make decisions on your behalf if you lack mental capacity and can’t do...
When you purchase a property, your solicitor will carry out a number of searches. The Local Authority search will indicate whether the road that fronts your property is adopted by the Local Authority. You should be cautious of this when you purchase your property,...
A will is a legally binding document that manages and plans distribution of your assets, such as investments, money, property and possessions, upon your death. A will can also appoint guardians for your young children so that they are cared for should you pass away...
The Land Registry are increasing their application fees for first registrations and the registration of transfers, leases and mortgages of properties for the first time since 2009. There is an 11% increase for all electronic applications and a 21% increase for postal...
Our Wills and Probate partner, Andrew Milburn, takes part in the Holographic Wills Q&A with the Solicitor Chat on Twitter. | Do holographic wills need to be witnessed or notarised? All wills need to be witnessed in accordance with the Wills Act 1837. This means,...
Shareen Ahmed, a trainee solicitor in our Conveyancing department took part in the Q&A on buying a second home with the Solicitor Chat on Twitter. | How does the process of buying a second home differ to buying a main residence? The process of buying a second home...
Have you bought a house or flat with Levi Solicitors LLP? Tag us in your new home photos on social media, and be in with the chance to win a £100 John Lewis voucher in our monthly prize draw. All you need to do, is use #LSnewhome when posting your new home photo on...
When making a will, the testator (the person making the will) must have testamentary capacity. If the testator does not have testamentary capacity, the will is invalid. The issue of capacity is unfortunately quite familiar to contentious probate solicitors and the...
Levi Solicitors LLP has come a long way since its beginnings as J. Levi and Co in 1934. From a staff of 6, we have grown to almost 90, with offices in Leeds City Centre and London. And soon, we will have a north Leeds office! | Solicitors in north Leeds As a result of...
The shift towards online conveyancing has unfortunately led to a rise in property and payment diversion fraud. Land Registry documents are now readily available online making it easier for fraudsters to use the documents to their advantage. This rise is seeing...
Our Wills and Probate partner, Andrew Milburn, answers questions on including pets in your will. | How can you include your pet in your will? A pet is a possession and can be left in your will as any other possession. You can therefore say who you want to give your...
For many industries in the UK, it has been ‘business as usual’ following the easing of Covid restrictions. Of course most of the population are now happy to see their favourite establishments back open for business. However, questions remain on the minds of commercial...
We value your business and respect the privacy of your information. As a result, and as a precautionary measure, we want to let you know about a data security incident that may involve your personal information (limited to your email address). On 23 September 2021, we...
Beth Haigh, a trainee solicitor in our Conveyancing department took part in the Buying a Leasehold Q & A Solicitor Chat. | What are the main differences in the conveyancing process between buying a freehold or a leasehold property? The term freehold refers to...
Will forgery is unfortunately quite familiar to contentious probate solicitors and the court. The High Court recently looked at an interesting dispute over a suspected forged will, which we will look at in this article. | How would I know if someone has forged a will?...
There are over five million registered Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) in England and Wales. And this number has increased considerably over the last few years. However, there is concern that the process for making an LPA is slow and outdated. As a result, the...
Hazel, a solicitor in our Dispute Resolution department gives an introduction to Litigation and some of the things our Dispute Resolution team can help you with in our latest video. Watch our new Youtube video today; | Introduction to Litigation Within the...
Levi Solicitors' Practice Manager, Janet Babington, conquered the Yorkshire Three Peaks on 7 August. Inspired by Leeds rugby league legend, Rob Burrow, Janet and some friends signed up to climb the Yorkshire Three Peaks to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease...
We often write about how to start different types of claims. But how about if you receive a letter before action, or are served with court papers? It can feel very stressful and sometimes overwhelming. In our experience, it is important to act quickly and to be...
As a general principle in negligence claims, the court awards damages to put the claimant in the position that they were in before the negligence occurred. On Friday 18 June 2021, the Supreme Court handed down judgment for two cases. It is said that they are the most...
**Updated 21 July 2021** In accordance with Government guidance, we are pleased to welcome clients back to our offices. However, the health and wellbeing of our clients and staff remains paramount. So, where possible, we continue to encourage the use of telephone or...
At the time of writing, we are 18 months on from the World Health Organisation’s announcement of the global Pandemic. On 14 June 2021, the Government announced that it would be pushing back the lifting of all restrictions. This has brought about a flurry of related...
We are very proud to continue to sponsor young rugby player, Isaac Coleman. 19-year-old Isaac plays back row for the Bradford Bulls Academy under 19s team. He has been playing rugby league since he was only eight years old, and has now been playing with Bradford Bulls...
If you are bringing a professional negligence claim, you must do so within a strict time limit known as limitation. But if a solicitor or barrister gives two pieces of negligent advice on two occasions, when does the limitation period begin? We look at a recent case...
Over the last year or so, the Government introduced measures to protect tenants who have faced financial hardship as a result of the Covid pandemic. Longer notice periods, a ban on evictions and, for a time, there were no possession hearings at Court. The Government...
