World Elder Abuse Awareness Day will this year be taking place on Thursday 15th June 2017. Elder abuse can take many forms and can be financial, physical, sexual, or psychological (emotional), or can be caused by neglect. It is estimated that...
Read more...Bennett Griffin are delighted to announce that Peter Ames has joined their ranks from a prestigious London firm. Peter will join the commercial litigation team, giving Bennett Griffin one of the largest commercial teams in the town. Peter is...
Read more...Planning for a digital afterlife is becoming increasingly important; especially when the digital asset in question has a monetary value rather than a sentimental value. The definition of a digital asset is broad, including all...
Read more...We all look to the law for certainty and clear guidance. However, the onset of Brexit means that we have an ill-defined path as to how the UK’s domestic laws will operate in the areas where EU law currently exists and dominates. As a family...
Read more...It has been well-documented that the Government is planning to increase the cost of applying for a Grant of Probate from a fixed fee of £215 for a personal application (£155 if applying through a solicitor) to fees based on the value of the estate...
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Bennett Griffin were delighted to be involved in Worthing Dementia Action Alliance's Dementia Friendly Community Business Launch with other local businesses from Worthing which took place on Tuesday 28th March. The event highlighted how...
Read more...Are you aware of the changes to the Probate Court fees? Have you planned for the increase in these fees? Are your executors aware that they will need to find the funds to pay the Court fees (widely heralded as yet another death tax) before they...
Read more...Most of us are familiar with Mediation as an alternative to Court proceedings now. Hot on the tails of Mediation is Collaborative law, which has floated across the Atlantic Ocean, on a wave of conciliation and understanding. The...
Read more...Losing a family member, friend or loved one is extremely distressing and people are often are unsure as to what practical action they need to take at this time. The information below has been put together by Bennett Griffin's specialist...
Read more...We are excited to show you a video tour of our new offices. https://youtu.be/OpFV4fQJbMs To read more about our new offices read our blog post 21st Century Offices for Bennett...
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