How long will my house sale or purchase take?
How long will my house sale or purchase take? The time frame for an offer being accepted until you can move home will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 2-4 months, but it can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain....
New head office refurbishment nears completion
As the refurbishment of our new premises at the former Natwest bank nears completion, founding Partner of Hughes Solicitors Rod Hughes reflects on this significant point in the firm’s business. One Bright Day It was a lovely evening in the summer of 2017. We had...
DIY wills contribute to soaring inheritance dispute figures
Inheritance disputes were once considered the preserve of the super-wealthy or famous but High Court disputes between family members have soared by 62 per cent in the last two years according to an article this week in The Times. Dee Benians, wills and probate partner...
Daily Mail journalist finds herself in a financial nightmare after parents didn’t make a power of attorney or a will
A recent story in the Daily Mail, about the problems experienced by one of their journalists after the death of her father, provides a salutary lesson to anyone who keeps putting off making a will or a power of attorney. Despite several conversations on the subject,...
Rise in cohabitation leaves families without legal rights
STEP, the professional body for inheritance and trust advisors, has highlighted the need for unmarried couples to make wills. Earlier in August, the UK government’s Office for National Statistics published the latest figures on families and households for 2018. The...
Hughes Solicitors sponsors Heathfield Agricultural Show
Hughes Solicitors were delighted to be a sponsor of the Heathfield Agricultural Show recently. In addition to our usual sponsorship of one of the Pig Classes, the partners and staff operated a trade stand for the day which drew lots of our valued existing clients and...
Beware the perils of DIY estate administration
“Executor left on the hook for £340,000 inheritance tax bill after beneficiary fails to pay.” This was the sobering headline in a very recent edition of the Telegraph which provides a particularly stark warning to individuals who agree to act as Executor/Administrator...
Hughes Solicitors acquires new head office
We are delighted to announce that we have bought the former Natwest Bank building in Heathfield as our future head office. This purchase will enable us to provide much needed space for our growing number of lawyers, and more (and more suitable) rooms within which to...
Dee Benians joins the partnership
The partners are very pleased to announce that Dee Benians, who has been with the firm for over 2 years, has joined the partnership. Hilary Hughes comments: "Dee has gone from strength to strength and her pro active approach has been welcomed by everyone in the firm...
New lawyer for busy residential property team
We are delighted to announce that David Millward will be joining the firm on 2 October. For several years David has been with a South Coast practice specialising in leasehold and freehold residential properties. David brings years of experience looking after people...