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The Shared Parental Leave regulations provide an opportunity for parents to take advantage of additional flexibility in the way they choose to care for a new arrival to the family....
Amy Brunt and Heather Charles-Wall – successful finishers in the Welwyn Half Marathon on Sunday. We took part in the Welwyn Garden Half Marathon on 22 March 2015. We raised...
Crane & Staples’ very own Danielle Peters, Heather Charles-Wall & Amy Brunt are running the Welwyn Garden City Half Marathon on 22 March 2015. Crane & Staples Partners have pledged...
A Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation means the conveyance solicitor or firm meets the high standards the Law Society sets to ensure that clients receive a professional and quality service. Crane...
From 9 March 2015, the government has announced that court fees will increase by up to 481%. The net cost of operating Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service (“HMCTS”) is...
Resolution, an organisation representing approximately 6,500 family lawyers and professionals who are committed to promoting the constructive resolution of family disputes, has recently launched its “Manifesto for Family Law”. The...
Land Registry Anti-Fraud Restrictions Property Fraud is on the increase, particularly where property is vacant, let or under refurbishment. Mortgage free property is more susceptible to the crime but...
The President of the Hertfordshire Law Society, Richard Atkins delivered an important message last month. The aim is to inform the public that legal services are best delivered locally. Unfortunately,...
What would happen if you were unable to manage your finances? If, like many people around this time of the year, your finances are be tight after the expense of...
JUSTICE, the law reform and human rights organisation, has recently published a report setting out their proposals for changes to the way in which our Civil justice system resolves disputes....
Making a Will these days is easier than ever and if you’ve been putting it off simply because it seems daunting, you could be making a big mistake. Dying without...
Crane and Staples had their annual staff party and Christmas celebration at Tewin Bury Farm last week and enjoyed good food and a well deserved relaxing evening together. As usual...
Other news in the autumn statement: surviving spouses will now inherit their partner’s ISA benefits and there will be reduced tax on pensions. Spouses will inherit their partner’s individual saving...
From 4 December 2014, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will no longer be charged as a single percentage based on the value of the property. SDLT will now be charged...
The recent landmark Employment Appeal Tribunal case relating to holiday pay has the potential to affect millions of workers and employers, are you one of them? The decision comes following...
Our secretary Mary and legal administrator Tom made a selection of home made cakes and savouries for all to enjoy and donate to children in need. Happy staff! Delicious cakes...
The location of domestic abuse support centres is just as important as the help given to those who attend… That from the Chair of Welwyn Hatfield’s Domestic Abuse Forum –...
Research undertaken by the Law Society highlights the fact that the majority of Britons have not written a will.* The research revealed that 73% of 16-54 year olds don’t have...
Despite difficulty getting onto the housing ladder, figures for first-time buyers increased by 11% between September 2013 and September 2014. This is promising for first-time buyers, particularly when we have...
The other day I co-presented a seminar at the Biopark in Welwyn Garden City, in conjunction with Beechwood Financial Services in an event organised by Welwyn & Hatfield Chamber of...
Separating couples who intend to issue divorce proceedings usually go to see their solicitors to do so. The divorce process is carried out by their local County Court. However last...
Crane & Staples Solicitors are proud to be the first law firm in Welwyn Garden City (and only the third in the whole of Hertfordshire) to be accredited with The...
At Crane & Staples we don’t believe in sitting at our desks waiting for the world to come to us: we like to get out and about, shake a few...
It was great to hear that our incredibly hard working Office Manager Alistair was the lucky winner of a rather lovely bottle of champagne recently. Sharon Montgomery, one of our...
The Government is expected to introduce an Immigration Bill in 2015 requiring all UK private landlords to carry out a screening process on their potential tenants. Photo identity such as...
The rules of intestacy in England and Wales change this week, with the coming into force of the Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act 2014 on Wednesday 1 October. This may...
Chris Lane of Crane & Staples wins the Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield Rotary Clubs’ Charity Walk Seniors Award for most sponsorship money raised. In excess of £900 and donations...
Property experts predict a detrimental impact on the property market if Scotland vote ‘Yes’ for independence this month. If Scotland vote independence, it is likely that a new national currency...
Crane & Staples very own Chris Lane helped fellow Welwyn/Hatfield firm County Properties celebrate their anniversary at a stylish ball last weekend. Chris with Linda and Zoe and the Hatfield...
Writing a Will is one of the best ways that you can look after everything that you care about, from family and friends to favourite charities. Remember a Charity week...
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