Recently a scheme has been launched to refund anyone who paid more than they should have done when applying to register a power of attorney. If you applied to register a Lasting Power of Attorney or we did so on your behalf with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) between 1st April 2013 and …
When a loved one dies, and you are the next of kin, there are legal formalities that must be dealt with. Deborah Adams, head of private client department at Parnalls in Launceston explains what you should do. Registering a death Your first duty is to register the death. Either the next of kin or the …
When a dispute arises in the context of a business it will usually stem from a known risk, such as a customer not paying, an employee setting up in competition or a supplier breaching the terms of their contract. Identifying and effectively managing the risks posed to your business can seriously reduce the likelihood of …
Parnalls Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of Michelle Ody as a Director of the firm. Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2009 after previously working in the financial sector. As a member of the property department at Parnalls she specialises in commercial property and property finance. Michelle grew up in Devon and attended …
In the last of two articles on the financial crisis facing the owners and occupiers of commercial property following the business rates revaluation earlier this year, Mark Parnall, director with Parnalls in Launceston, explained the process for appealing against your assessment. In this article, he considers available rates exemptions and reliefs, options for reducing your …
Buying a new home is exciting, whether it is a first-time purchase, a step up the property ladder or a buy-to-let investment. In all cases, you will need a conveyancing lawyer to act for you to ensure you are alerted to any potential problems or risks, and that your purchase proceeds as smoothly as possible. …
