Spiderman, High-Vis vests and the highest peak in Wales – just your average bank holiday… Team Rothley embarked on our second serious hike in preparation of our 3 Peaks Challenge raising funds for Headway Birmingham & Solihull by taking on one of the peaks – Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), on May Day. In stark contrast to the practically arctic conditions during …
Rothley Law’s Caoimhe Turner appears live on ITV’s This Morning
We are delighted to report that today Caoimhe Turner appeared live on ITV’s This Morning to discuss our firm’s continuing support to reform the law to prevent predatory marriage and our successful and groundbreaking win in the court case of Langley v Qin. In this case, which hit the headlines last month, we acted for Mrs Langley in a legal …
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May Day Promotions
It gives us huge pleasure to announce that Andriy Buniak and Lauren Miner have been promoted to Principal Associate. This shows extraordinary commitment to their own personal development, to their colleagues, and to Rothley Law Limited. At Rothley Law, we are passionate about allowing our colleagues to develop in the direction that best suits them, and this is a perfect …
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Rothley Law attend roundtable discussion in Parliament, with Fabian Hamilton MP, to advise on Power of Attorney law reform
Friday, 19th April 2024 Contact: Andrew Bishop, Lucy Taylor Rothley Law is proud to be one of the legal experts invited to meet with Fabian Hamilton MP in Parliament this week. We are supporting essential reform to prevent abuse of the power of attorney system and safeguard the vulnerable. This builds on our firm’s continuing support over predatory marriage reform. …
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Back-to-back Wins – Rothley Law Secures Two Court Judgments
Monday, 15th April 2024 Contact: Andrew Bishop – 07740173035 Our specialist Disputed Wills and Trusts team acted for two Claimants in separate trials which took place in February this year. Langley v Qin & Shi. In the first trial, we acted for Jill Langley in Langley v Qin & Shi. Mrs Langley was the daughter of Mr Harrington (the Deceased). …
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What are an executor’s duties as regards neutrality in the event of a dispute between beneficiaries?
The role of the Executor is an administrative one. It is about ensuring that the estate is protected, gathered in and distributed to the beneficiaries. An Executor who has no financial interest in the dispute (as often occurs with Professional Executors) should at all times remain neutral. It is for the beneficiary who has the financial interest in the estate …
Ongoing support for change in forced marriage law
The concept of ‘predatory marriage’ may be unfamiliar to many, but the harm caused by predatory marriage can have serious and permanent testamentary effects. The term is generally applied to forced marriages faced by individuals (usually elderly) whose mental capacity is in doubt or who are vulnerable to undue influence. The estates of these same individuals are often subject to …
Changing policy landscape around elder abuse in England and Wales
Things to consider when making a Will
To ensure that you leave your affairs in the best order to assist your loved ones it is strongly recommended that everyone over the age of 18 should make a Will. We are aware that people delay making a Will for a number of reasons. We can help you consider difficult issues and work with you to find out what …
Checklist for dealing with an estate
Dealing with an estate can be a daunting process. We have prepared a checklist below which can be used as a starting point for the most common steps to be taken when administering an estate. Please note that this checklist is intended as guidance only. Completing the steps below does not necessarily mean that you have fulfilled your duties and …
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