Making a will is one of the most important tools available to ensure you can leave your possessions to the people of your choosing. Without a will in place your estate will be allocated according to the strict rules of intestacy which may not reflect your wishes....
Sue Bramall
Buying property in a retirement village
The popularity of retirement villages is on the rise in the UK, with 70,000 people currently residing in such developments in Britain, according to recent reports. Leanna Byrne, a property law solicitor at Hughes Solicitors in Heathfield, outlines the pros and cons of...
Hughes Solicitors hits 10,000 case milestone
This week, Hughes Solicitors has taken on its 10,000th new matter since the firm opened in April 2009. Despite the disruption of the past few years, Hughes Solicitors has gone from strength to strength. This milestone marks a huge achievement for the team and reflects...
Selling a heritage property
Sussex is home to thousands of beautiful old properties, many of which have been designated ‘heritage properties’, meaning they are considered to be of national importance because of their special historic or architectural interest. Once a property achieves heritage...
LPAs: who will manage your finances if you get ill or have a head injury?
Head injuries can occur in a wide variety of circumstances, such as in a skiing or cycling accident, and our brain is not immune to illnesses, such as cancer or dementia. Any health problem involving the brain may mean that you would be unable to carry out many tasks,...
Bonus Family? Why a blended family needs a will
It is increasingly common for couples to marry while one or both have children from a previous relationship, and the couple may then go on to have children of their own. The Swedish drama on Netflix Bonus Family provides a light-hearted exploration of the complexities...
Our Christmas office hours
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Opening hours The office in Heathfield will be closed from 5pm on Friday 23 December 2022 to 9am on Tuesday 3 January 2023. You may leave messages on our answerphone, but these will not be picked up until after...
Valuing stocks and shares for probate
When someone dies, all of their assets and investments need to be valued to work out the sum total of their estate to ensure the correct amount of inheritance tax is paid. How stocks and shares are valued depends on whether they are listed or unlisted and there are a...
Buying a leasehold property
There are around 4.6 million leasehold homes in England according to government estimates, and one in five homes is owned on a leasehold basis. Buying a leasehold property, which gives you the right to live in your home for the term of the lease, does have its...