Put someone in power
When a close family member or friend loses capacity to deal with their own affairs, it can be a stressful time for all involved. Difficult times like these can be made worse if there is no Enduring or Lasting Power…
Sheffield Asperger's Parents Action Group consults with Wake Smith
A team of experts from Wake Smith will be speaking at the next Sheffield Asperger's Parents Action Group (SAPAG) meeting on the 15th July at the Carers Centre, Bells Square, advising parents of adults with Asperger's…
Landlords Alerted To Commercial Property Pitfalls
As businesses struggle to trade in the current economic climate, commercial landlords are finding their own living at risk as tenants delay or miss payments. Liz Shaw, partner in the Property Litigation team at…
Archers character sparks solicitor warning over lasting powers of attorney
The sad deterioration in mental health of a best loved character in radio show 'The Archers' highlights the need to take legal advice before it's too late, according to one lawyer at Sheffield solicitors Wake Smith. Solicitor…
Where there is a will, negotiate
With will disputes on the increase, Rachel Baseley, associate at Wake Smith, discusses how disputes can be avoided and explains how negotiation is often the solution, rather than the courtroom. At Wake Smith we…
Changes to inheritance tax rules
You may have seen the media coverage of Alistair Darling's Pre Budget Report on 9 October 2007. The measure that grabbed the headlines was his introduction of a 'transferable nil rate band' for inheritance tax purposes. Over…
