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When I ask my clients why they haven’t prepared a Will, the answer most of them give me is “appointment of guardians”. Parents just don’t know whom to ask to...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/do-you-really-want-strangers-looking-after-your-children/
Crane and Staples is pleased to announce that they are trialing appointments for Wills via Skype thus removing the need for clients to visit the office during normal working hours...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/skype-appointments-for-your-wills-now-available-2/
The Crane & Staples team was out in force yesterday at the Herts B2B Expo at Hatfield House. This year we used the location to pick our theme, featuring the...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/herts-b2b-expo-a-great-time-had-by-all/
We were absolutely thrilled to win the FSB Herts Business Awards for Best Training and Development for the second year running. It was an excellent awards dinner at Shendish Manor...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/winners-again-at-the-fsb-herts-business-awards-2014/
Many congratulations again to our prize winner Katy Doherty of Knebworth Barns who was delighted with her much coveted prize of a helicopter flight over Hatfield House, complete with cream...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/our-herts-b2b-expo-competition-winner-katy-doherty/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/crane-staples-supports-remember-a-charity-in-your-will-week/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/crane-staples-celebrate-with-country-properties/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/property-experts-predict-a-detrimental-impact-on-the-property-market-if-scotland-vote-yes-for-independence-this-month/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/charity-fundraising-award-winner-chris-lane/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/no-will-new-rules-apply-your-children-may-lose-out/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/information-for-buy-to-let-landlords/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/alistair-williams-the-lucky-winner/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/law-society-quality-mark-awarded-to-crane-staples/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/herts-business-expo/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/divorce-without-judges/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/companies-sleepwalking-pension-auto-enrolment/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/promising-news-first-time-buyers/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/let-legal-nightmare-legacy-please-write-will/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/bit-children-need/
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 –...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/sharon-montgomery-talks-bob-fm-sunflower/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/holiday-pay-bear-scotland-ltd-v-fulton-others/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/new-stamp-duty-land-tax-rates-affects-purchase/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/new-tax-advantages-inheriting-spouses/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/make-writing-will-one-new-year-resolution-will-keep/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/350-raised-garden-house-hospice-christmas-party/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/moneysavingexpert-martin-lewis-endorses-lasting-powers-attorney/
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,...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/law-society-says-keep-local/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/protect-property/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/resolution-manifesto-family-law/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/conveyancing-quality-scheme-cqs-how-do-you-benefit/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/small-businesses-how-will-increase-in-court-fees-affect-you/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/entrants-for-the-welwyn-half-marathon/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/we-finished-welwyn-half-marathon/
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....
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/how-will-new-shared-parental-leave-legislation-impact-employers/
When making your will have you thought about your online assets, your Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn accounts for example? When you consider that personal photographs, information, a list of your...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/what-happens-to-your-virtual-self-when-you-are-no-longer-here/
Nearly everyone under the age of 30 (92%), said they didn’t have a Will at all, a recent survey undertaken by The Law Society revealed. But people in their 20s...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/age-is-not-an-excuse/
Hertfordshire Trading Standards is warning residents to exercise great caution if they are called out of the blue by a firm offering wills and trusts. A lady in Welwyn Garden...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/be-scam-aware-cold-calls-offering-wills-and-trusts/
Today the Ministry of Justice has launched a public awareness raising campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of planning for the future. The #ChoiceNotChance campaign encourages people to make an...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/the-choice-not-chance-campaign/
Since April this year a new system for allowing parents to care for their newborn (or adopted) children has come into force, called Shared Parental Leave. The idea is simple...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/fathers-can-now-share-parental-leave/
In most small – medium sized businesses, there are key individuals who play a pivotal role in the success of that business. But what happens when those key individuals...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/succession-planning-a-key-consideration/
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