When it comes to making a Will, it is quite likely that you will think long and hard about whom you wish to inherit your home, your money and your personal possessions. However, have you ever considered whom you would like to benefit from your digital assets which can include: films, videos, music, e-books and Apps which now are more frequently being stored with the assistance of on-line ‘Cloud’ services.
Recent research carried out by the Centre for Creative and Social Technology (CAST) at the University of London for their ‘Cloud Generation’ report found that just over 1 in 10 of 2,000 British people surveyed had included, or planned to include, internet passwords in their Wills in a trend that CAST have labeled ‘Digital Inheritance’.
With more and more of our data being saved on-line by making use of services run by remote computers, known as ‘Clouds’, rather than being saved direct to a PC, this is an area which is likely to increase over the coming years. However, unfortunately, it is also open to abuse should your security passwords fall into the wrong hands!
Tom Lawrence, Partner and Head of the Wills and Probate Team at Rogers & Norton, said “The reliance placed by most of us on all things technological is showing no signs of slowing down. I am finding more often that clients are looking for sensible solutions to protect on-line assets for themselves and their families in the future. This can be as simple as keeping an up-to-date schedule of internet passwords and usernames with their Will, which can then be stored securely”.
If you would like to discuss this article, or any other matter relating to Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning, please contact Tom Lawrence on 01603 675610, or e-mail tl@rogers-norton.co.uk.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Top Legal Directory praises expanding Rogers & Norton
Rogers & Norton has gained major recognition in this year’s edition of the Legal 500 for its high quality service and expertise.
The Legal 500 is acknowledged as the most widely used legal directory in the country, in which law firms are ranked in terms of their skills and performance.
Rogers & Norton was founded in 1982 and is now a 12 Partner firm with more than 60 fee earners and support staff.
Rogers & Norton’s Commercial Litigation Team continues to flourish with John Cadywould, Peter Hastings and Phil Kerridge all receiving substantial recognition for having valuable experience and expertise, excellent tactical awareness, and are helpful and quick with advice. The recent expansion of the Team has seen the appointment of Jenna Phillips, who specialises in debt recovery.
Phil Kerridge, Head of the firm’s Employment Team, also gains recognition for offering pragmatic and practical advice to a strong base of employer clients.
Peter Hastings, described as an immense talent, is an expert in Directors’ disqualification cases and acts for most local Insolvency Practitioners. Peter has recently advised administrators on a £1.1 Million HMRC Excise Duty back claim and also a contractor’s £1.75 Million claim for fees following the termination of a project.
The firm’s Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team continues to strengthen their reputation both locally and far beyond. Mark Hambling, who is a Senior Litigator with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and a Personal Injury accredited specialist with the Law Society, and Tim Nobbs, are praised as being notably conscientious, with a practice spanning employers’ liability, public liability and RTA claims. Tim and mark are noted to have handled claims involving failed diagnosis in radiology, inadequate surgery, death in hospital and failed vasectomy.
The excellent, professional and compassionate advice of Amy Walpole, Partner and Head of the firm’s Family Team, is acknowledged. The team has expanded to include recently-appointed experienced Solicitor Sophie Key who has a strong expertise in children matters. Together they handle a stream of high-value divorce and cohabitee work. Amy is also a trained collaborative lawyer.
Newly-promoted Partner and Head of the Private Client Team, Tom Lawrence, and Catherine Hawdon, who are both members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, are noted for being technically up-to-speed, prompt with good business acumen and a pleasant demeanour. The Private Client Team continues to grow with the recent appointment of experienced Solicitor Louisa Mawbey. It is noted that four lawyers in the team are members of the Solicitors for the Elderly.
The Corporate and Commercial Team has again impressed with Richard Etheridge, the firm’s Managing Partner, at the helm. Richard is noted as being very approachable and constructive whilst delivering a high quality of service on corporate issues. The firm’s recent work includes company buy-backs, restructurings and the MBO of a local manufacturing firm.
The one-stop service offered by Bruce Faulkner, who heads the Commercial Property Team, continues to thrive in dealing with the sale, purchase and licensing of premises, including pubs and clubs around Norwich. Bruce is noted as having handled leases, including a 9,000 sq ft property in a prestigious office block in Norwich.
Meanwhile the Residential Property Team, headed by the well known and liked Marc Greig has seen a continued increase in good quality instructions which is bucking the trend of many of the firm’s competitors. Marc enjoys an enviable reputation with local builders and developers for his work. The firm continues to advise local businesses, landowners, public limited companies and pension schemes. The Property Team has increased in size, with the appointment of three new members.
The 2011 edition (published online at: www.legal500.com) highlights Norwich-based Rogers & Norton’s impressive credentials for providing expert legal advice to clients – regionally, nationally and internationally.
Richard Etheridge, Managing Partner and Head of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Team, says “We are thoroughly delighted that, yet again, Rogers & Norton has received significant recognition for the calibre of its work and first-rate service. In what are undoubtedly tough economic times, we are encouraged by the fact that we have been able to further expand upon our already very talented team of lawyers. I think it goes to show that our commitment to offering a top quality service to our clients at reasonable cost is the right approach”.
He adds “Every year I have been at Rogers & Norton has been exciting and this year has proved to be no exception! Over the past 12 months we have been able to significantly strengthen our Property Team and increase the depth of our already highly experienced Private Client and Family Teams, whilst also promoting from within, which is always very encouraging. I am confident that 2012 will see us continuing to move further in the right direction”. Rogers & Norton was founded in 1982 and is now a 12 Partner firm with more than 60 fee earners and support staff.
Rogers & Norton’s Commercial Litigation Team continues to flourish with John Cadywould, Peter Hastings and Phil Kerridge all receiving substantial recognition for having valuable experience and expertise, excellent tactical awareness, and are helpful and quick with advice. The recent expansion of the Team has seen the appointment of Jenna Phillips, who specialises in debt recovery.
Phil Kerridge, Head of the firm’s Employment Team, also gains recognition for offering pragmatic and practical advice to a strong base of employer clients.
Peter Hastings, described as an immense talent, is an expert in Directors’ disqualification cases and acts for most local Insolvency Practitioners. Peter has recently advised administrators on a £1.1 Million HMRC Excise Duty back claim and also a contractor’s £1.75 Million claim for fees following the termination of a project.
The firm’s Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team continues to strengthen their reputation both locally and far beyond. Mark Hambling, who is a Senior Litigator with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and a Personal Injury accredited specialist with the Law Society, and Tim Nobbs, are praised as being notably conscientious, with a practice spanning employers’ liability, public liability and RTA claims. Tim and mark are noted to have handled claims involving failed diagnosis in radiology, inadequate surgery, death in hospital and failed vasectomy.
The excellent, professional and compassionate advice of Amy Walpole, Partner and Head of the firm’s Family Team, is acknowledged. The team has expanded to include recently-appointed experienced Solicitor Sophie Key who has a strong expertise in children matters. Together they handle a stream of high-value divorce and cohabitee work. Amy is also a trained collaborative lawyer.
Newly-promoted Partner and Head of the Private Client Team, Tom Lawrence, and Catherine Hawdon, who are both members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, are noted for being technically up-to-speed, prompt with good business acumen and a pleasant demeanour. The Private Client Team continues to grow with the recent appointment of experienced Solicitor Louisa Mawbey. It is noted that four lawyers in the team are members of the Solicitors for the Elderly.
The Corporate and Commercial Team has again impressed with Richard Etheridge, the firm’s Managing Partner, at the helm. Richard is noted as being very approachable and constructive whilst delivering a high quality of service on corporate issues. The firm’s recent work includes company buy-backs, restructurings and the MBO of a local manufacturing firm.
The one-stop service offered by Bruce Faulkner, who heads the Commercial Property Team, continues to thrive in dealing with the sale, purchase and licensing of premises, including pubs and clubs around Norwich. Bruce is noted as having handled leases, including a 9,000 sq ft property in a prestigious office block in Norwich.
Meanwhile the Residential Property Team, headed by the well known and liked Marc Greig has seen a continued increase in good quality instructions which is bucking the trend of many of the firm’s competitors. Marc enjoys an enviable reputation with local builders and developers for his work. The firm continues to advise local businesses, landowners, public limited companies and pension schemes. The Property Team has increased in size, with the appointment of three new members.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Breaking News from R&N
Promotions as Rogers and Norton strengthens team
Partner Amy Walpole has been promoted to head of the
firm's family department. Amy joined the firm in 2002 and qualified as a
solicitor in 2003 before becoming a partner of the practice three years ago.
Amy is highly experienced in advising clients on divorce, separation and
ancillary relief matters. 
Tom Lawrence, previously an associate with the firm, has become
a partner and head of the wills and probate department. Tom joined Rogers &
Norton four years ago and specialises in wills, trusts, administration of
estates and powers of attorney. The 2009 edition of the Legal 500 praised him
for having “built a reputation for high quality and attentive service”.
Managing partner Richard Etheridge said: “We are delighted to
announce these two promotions at Rogers & Norton because we attach great
importance to nurturing and rewarding talent within our expert team. Tom and
Amy have proved to be industrious, committed and highly able solicitors who we
believe will play key roles in the future development and direction of our
firm.”
Founded in 1982, Rogers & Norton has grown from two
partners to 12 partners and now has more than 60 fee-earners and support staff.
The firm is based in The Old Chapel, Willow Lane, Norwich.
For further information please contact Amy Walpole on 01603 675604 or
Tom Lawrence on 01603
675610.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Delight as Rogers & Norton wins acclaim in top UK legal guide
Rogers & Norton has won praise for its quality service and expertise in this year’s edition of the Legal 500 – the UK’s foremost guide to leading law firms.
The Legal 500 is the most widely used legal directory in the country and is considered to be "the bible of the legal business", ranking law firms in terms of their skills and performance.
The 2010 edition (published online at www.legal500.com) highlights Norwich-based Rogers & Norton’s continued ethos of providing expert legal advice to clients – regionally, nationally and internationally.
Richard Etheridge, Managing Partner and Head of the firm’s Commercial Department, says: “We are delighted that Rogers & Norton has once again won acclaim and recognition for its first-rate work through the Legal 500, which is widely regarded as offering the definitive judgment of law firms. We are proud to have built up such a talented team and it’s very satisfying that their expertise has been both applauded and highlighted in the latest Legal 500.”
He adds: “It has certainly been a notable year for Rogers & Norton. We have strengthened our operation by bringing additional specialist expertise into the firm and promoting internally, which has led to significant gains and entries into sectors that are core to our future development. In 2011 we intend to ensure that we continue our excellent levels of service to clients both old and new, while also developing these important new sectors.
“Above all, the Rogers & Norton ethos of providing quality legal advice, delivered at a sensible cost, remains crucial to all existing and new business sectors.”
Founded in 1982, Rogers & Norton has grown from two partners to 12 partners – and now has more than 60 fee-earners and support staff.
Notable inclusions in this year’s Legal 500 see the elevation of the Rogers & Norton Dispute Resolution Team from a Tier 3 to a Tier 2 firm. The elevation recognises the excellent work done by Phil Kerridge and John Cadywould – and the arrival of Peter Hastings earlier this year.
Phil Kerridge, who continues to provide commercial dispute resolution advice to a wide variety of clients, including national companies, is also recognised for his employer-based employment law expertise. He has advised many local businesses over the last 12 months on redundancy and cost-saving matters, as well as dealing with Health & Safety prosecutions.
John Cadywould is praised in Legal 500 for his excellent reputation in commercial and contractual matters, breaches of confidentiality and defamation cases. His expertise has undoubtedly helped Rogers & Norton to ascend the rankings within the section.
This year saw the arrival of Peter Hastings, one of the region’s most prominent and experienced commercial litigators, as a new Partner at Rogers & Norton. Through his deep specialist knowledge, enthusiasm and energy, Peter has added weight to the firm’s commercial, construction and insolvency practice in addition to his HM Revenue and Customs work.
In the six months since Peter’s appointment, the practice has seen significant additions to its client database – including instructions from a national finance company, a major leisure company, international and local businesses and insolvency practitioners.
New instructions have included several multi-million pound claims from the offshore, construction and insolvency sectors, and various claims and disputes with HM Revenue Customs, including acting and advising on injunctions, appeals and judicial reviews.
The Dispute Resolution Team has seen notable success in 2010, which highlights the quality of the advice from Rogers & Norton’s experienced lawyers and has led to further strengthening of the team by way of internal promotions.
Richard Etheridge’s Commercial Department is recognised in Legal 500 for its good work ethic, delivered in a personable manner. The department continues to enjoy a wealth of instructions from the medical sector, as well as advising on local business, sales and acquisitions.
Richard works in conjunction with Partner Bruce Faulkner, who is also recognised for his licensing expertise, and the Dispute Resolution Team provides a ‘one-stop shop’ to commercial clients, whatever their business needs.
The Rogers & Norton Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence practice has in 2010 continued to maintain its excellent reputation for providing advice on a multitude of complex, multi-track personal injury and clinical negligence litigation.
Tim Nobbs has led the Clinical Negligence Department to its first year of recognition in the Legal 500’s ‘Tiers for Clinical Negligence’, following a succession of significant cases – including multi-million pound claims. His expertise and perseverance in investigating cases where many others have given up have brought this well-deserved recognition.
In the firm’s Personal Injury Department, Mark Hambling, a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers as a Senior Litigator, continues to thrive – with instructions on a range of multi-track personal injury cases.
Mark’s expertise has seen him succeed in a variety of cases, including instructions on cases turned down by other lawyers and where a client instructs the firm for a second opinion in cases which, on review, are undervalued.
Marc Greig, the Head of Residential Conveyancing, has continued to develop an enviable reputation with a network of local builders and developers, from whom the firm continues to enjoy and appreciate instruction.
Steve Clarke’s promotion to Partner has reinforced his reputation for providing clear and concise advice to a variety of private individuals and developers, with continued instructions from both local clients and introducers.
The Private Client Department progresses well under Catherine Hawdon and Tom Lawrence, both recognised in Legal 500 as good people to deal with and who provide advice on a variety of personal tax, trust and probate matters. They are recognised as members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Colin Grooms and Amy Walpole, in the Rogers & Norton Family Department, are again recognised for their experience and advocacy – as well as a growing reputation for being able to undertake high net worth ancillary relief matters. Colin, a Law Society Family Law Panel Member, and Amy manage the team, which acts for a variety of clients on cases of varying value.
The Legal 500 is the most widely used legal directory in the country and is considered to be "the bible of the legal business", ranking law firms in terms of their skills and performance.
The 2010 edition (published online at www.legal500.com) highlights Norwich-based Rogers & Norton’s continued ethos of providing expert legal advice to clients – regionally, nationally and internationally.
Richard Etheridge, Managing Partner and Head of the firm’s Commercial Department, says: “We are delighted that Rogers & Norton has once again won acclaim and recognition for its first-rate work through the Legal 500, which is widely regarded as offering the definitive judgment of law firms. We are proud to have built up such a talented team and it’s very satisfying that their expertise has been both applauded and highlighted in the latest Legal 500.”
He adds: “It has certainly been a notable year for Rogers & Norton. We have strengthened our operation by bringing additional specialist expertise into the firm and promoting internally, which has led to significant gains and entries into sectors that are core to our future development. In 2011 we intend to ensure that we continue our excellent levels of service to clients both old and new, while also developing these important new sectors.
“Above all, the Rogers & Norton ethos of providing quality legal advice, delivered at a sensible cost, remains crucial to all existing and new business sectors.”
Founded in 1982, Rogers & Norton has grown from two partners to 12 partners – and now has more than 60 fee-earners and support staff.
Notable inclusions in this year’s Legal 500 see the elevation of the Rogers & Norton Dispute Resolution Team from a Tier 3 to a Tier 2 firm. The elevation recognises the excellent work done by Phil Kerridge and John Cadywould – and the arrival of Peter Hastings earlier this year.
Phil Kerridge, who continues to provide commercial dispute resolution advice to a wide variety of clients, including national companies, is also recognised for his employer-based employment law expertise. He has advised many local businesses over the last 12 months on redundancy and cost-saving matters, as well as dealing with Health & Safety prosecutions.
John Cadywould is praised in Legal 500 for his excellent reputation in commercial and contractual matters, breaches of confidentiality and defamation cases. His expertise has undoubtedly helped Rogers & Norton to ascend the rankings within the section.
This year saw the arrival of Peter Hastings, one of the region’s most prominent and experienced commercial litigators, as a new Partner at Rogers & Norton. Through his deep specialist knowledge, enthusiasm and energy, Peter has added weight to the firm’s commercial, construction and insolvency practice in addition to his HM Revenue and Customs work.
In the six months since Peter’s appointment, the practice has seen significant additions to its client database – including instructions from a national finance company, a major leisure company, international and local businesses and insolvency practitioners.
New instructions have included several multi-million pound claims from the offshore, construction and insolvency sectors, and various claims and disputes with HM Revenue Customs, including acting and advising on injunctions, appeals and judicial reviews.
The Dispute Resolution Team has seen notable success in 2010, which highlights the quality of the advice from Rogers & Norton’s experienced lawyers and has led to further strengthening of the team by way of internal promotions.
Richard Etheridge’s Commercial Department is recognised in Legal 500 for its good work ethic, delivered in a personable manner. The department continues to enjoy a wealth of instructions from the medical sector, as well as advising on local business, sales and acquisitions.
Richard works in conjunction with Partner Bruce Faulkner, who is also recognised for his licensing expertise, and the Dispute Resolution Team provides a ‘one-stop shop’ to commercial clients, whatever their business needs.
The Rogers & Norton Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence practice has in 2010 continued to maintain its excellent reputation for providing advice on a multitude of complex, multi-track personal injury and clinical negligence litigation.
Tim Nobbs has led the Clinical Negligence Department to its first year of recognition in the Legal 500’s ‘Tiers for Clinical Negligence’, following a succession of significant cases – including multi-million pound claims. His expertise and perseverance in investigating cases where many others have given up have brought this well-deserved recognition.
In the firm’s Personal Injury Department, Mark Hambling, a member of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers as a Senior Litigator, continues to thrive – with instructions on a range of multi-track personal injury cases.
Mark’s expertise has seen him succeed in a variety of cases, including instructions on cases turned down by other lawyers and where a client instructs the firm for a second opinion in cases which, on review, are undervalued.
Marc Greig, the Head of Residential Conveyancing, has continued to develop an enviable reputation with a network of local builders and developers, from whom the firm continues to enjoy and appreciate instruction.
Steve Clarke’s promotion to Partner has reinforced his reputation for providing clear and concise advice to a variety of private individuals and developers, with continued instructions from both local clients and introducers.
The Private Client Department progresses well under Catherine Hawdon and Tom Lawrence, both recognised in Legal 500 as good people to deal with and who provide advice on a variety of personal tax, trust and probate matters. They are recognised as members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Colin Grooms and Amy Walpole, in the Rogers & Norton Family Department, are again recognised for their experience and advocacy – as well as a growing reputation for being able to undertake high net worth ancillary relief matters. Colin, a Law Society Family Law Panel Member, and Amy manage the team, which acts for a variety of clients on cases of varying value.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
R&N Continue with Expansion Programme
Rogers and Norton is continuing its planned expansion programme with the appointment of two new partners; Peter Hastings and Steve Clarke.
Peter joins the firm after nine years with another Norwich firm where he was head of its Commercial Litigation Department. Steve Clarke has been with Rogers and Norton for four years, working with the Conveyancing Team and becomes the firm’s first non-solicitor partner.Peter brings a wealth of experience to the firm having specialised in Commercial Litigation for nearly 25 years, with a particular expertise in construction, insolvency, Customs and Excise tax claims and business disputes. He recently acted for a director and shareholder involved in a £20m dispute with a colleague.
He is also experienced in the High Court, County Court, Technology and Construction Court, Companies Court and with VAT and Tax Tribunals.
Peter Hastings said, “When I knew it was time to move on deciding to join Rogers
Steve Clarke started his career with a Norwich
This promotion is something he thought would never happen. “Until recent changes in Law Society rules it was impossible for a non-solicitor to be a partner. Therefore I thought it would be difficult for me to progress so I am just delighted as I have always felt very much at home here.”
These two appointments underline our commitment to grow the firm and move into new areas. We have long been an admirer of Peter and the excellent work he does. He brings a new level of expertise into the practice. There is a lot of work out there we now have the capability of handling extremely well on a local and national level.
We are also delighted Steve Clarke has agreed to become a partner. Steve is a highly experienced property lawyer and has an approach to work which has already made him a firm favourite with clients. He is our first non-solicitor partner and demonstrates our willingness to embrace new opportunities to ensure progression of our staff for the benefit of themselves and our clients.
Finally it gives us great pleasure to announce that Tom Lawrence has been promoted to Associate within the Practice. Catherine Hawdon who has been a senior Solicitor and Associate for a number of years becomes a consultant. Catherine and Tom are part of our busy Private Client department and deal primarily with Wills, Trusts and Probate matters.
All these appointments are part of the Partners commitment to ensure the firm is able to provide enhanced services and expertise to its clients.
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Richard Etheridge
Managing Partner
Friday, March 5, 2010
Tom Lawrence promoted to Associate
R&N are pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Lawrence to the position of Associate within our Private Client Department which takes effect on 1st April 2010.
Tom, who qualified as a solicitor five years ago, joined R&N in 2007 and specialises in wills, probate, trusts, inheritance issues and powers of attorney.
Tom has shown a great commitment both to his clients and the firm since he has been with us and his promotion is richly reserved.
Commenting on his promotion, Tom said “I am delighted, Rogers & Norton is a highly successful and growing firm and it’s great to be part of it.”
Click the following link for an article on Tom's promotion on the Law Society Website - http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/node/54395.
If you would like more information regarding our Private Client department, Tom can be contacted on 01603 675610 or tl@rogers-norton.co.uk.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Newsbrief 2009
The 2009 edition of the R&N newsbrief is now online and available to view here at http://www.rogers-norton.co.uk/newsletters/news2009.pdf.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Rogers & Norton go live on air in 2009
Rogers & Norton are proud to announce that, in partnership with Norfolk Community Law Service (NCLS), as from the 28th of January 2009 we shall be appearing live on Future Radio 96.9FM to offer a free 'Legal Hotspot' to listeners.
The Legal Hotspot is to be aired on Future Radio's Community Chest Show on the final Wednesday of every month at approximately 11 am. It is to offer listeners an opportunity to pitch their legal questions in advance of the show for lawyers to answer live on air.
As far as we are aware this is the first collaboration of its type in the Norfolk area. We are hopeful that along with answering a number of legal problems the Legal Hotspot will also assist in increasing the general awareness of Future Radio's listeners to the legal services that are on offer locally.
The free Legal Hotspot concept was developed by Future Radio in collaboration with NCLS and Rogers & Norton’s Tom Lawrence, who is a solicitor in our Private Client Department. Tom said “I would like to thank NCLS and Future Radio for all of their help in making the idea a reality. It has taken a lot of time and considerable effort to bring it all together, but I am hopeful that it will provide listeners with a useful forum for obtaining answers to those thorny legal issues which we all come across from time to time.”
Mark Hambling, who is a partner and member of the marketing development team at Rogers and Norton, said “We are very appreciative of Tom's hard work and dedication in seeing his idea through to what we are sure will become a successful relationship with both NCLS and Future Radio. We hope that the Legal Hotspot shall become a show not to be missed by listeners!”
Please watch our website www.rogers-norton.co.uk for future details. If you would like to listen to the podcasts of the shows, they will be made after the monthly shows on the Future Radio website (www.futureradio.co.uk).
The Legal Hotspot is to be aired on Future Radio's Community Chest Show on the final Wednesday of every month at approximately 11 am. It is to offer listeners an opportunity to pitch their legal questions in advance of the show for lawyers to answer live on air.
As far as we are aware this is the first collaboration of its type in the Norfolk area. We are hopeful that along with answering a number of legal problems the Legal Hotspot will also assist in increasing the general awareness of Future Radio's listeners to the legal services that are on offer locally.
The free Legal Hotspot concept was developed by Future Radio in collaboration with NCLS and Rogers & Norton’s Tom Lawrence, who is a solicitor in our Private Client Department. Tom said “I would like to thank NCLS and Future Radio for all of their help in making the idea a reality. It has taken a lot of time and considerable effort to bring it all together, but I am hopeful that it will provide listeners with a useful forum for obtaining answers to those thorny legal issues which we all come across from time to time.”
Mark Hambling, who is a partner and member of the marketing development team at Rogers and Norton, said “We are very appreciative of Tom's hard work and dedication in seeing his idea through to what we are sure will become a successful relationship with both NCLS and Future Radio. We hope that the Legal Hotspot shall become a show not to be missed by listeners!”
Please watch our website www.rogers-norton.co.uk for future details. If you would like to listen to the podcasts of the shows, they will be made after the monthly shows on the Future Radio website (www.futureradio.co.uk).
Monday, December 22, 2008
Proposed changes to the statutory legacy limits on Intestacy
As part of Rogers & Norton’s continuing drive to keep clients and professional contacts up to date with legal developments, we can advise that the Ministry of Justice has announced that as from the 1st February 2009 married couples/civil partners whose spouse/civil partner dies without leaving a Will, are set to benefit from an increase in the statutory legacy limits under proposals published by the government.
The limits are currently set at £125,000 where the deceased leaves a surviving spouse/civil partner and children, and £200,000 where the deceased leaves a surviving spouse/civil partner and parents or siblings, but no children. The limits have not been increased since 1993.
It is proposed that the new levels of the statutory legacy will increase to £250,000 and £450,000 respectively. The statutory legacy is the amount payable to a surviving spouse/civil partner from the estate of his/her partner who dies intestate, that is, without leaving a Will.
Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said:
“This increase will give extra protection to married couples and civil partners whose spouse or civil partner dies without making a Will. But it also highlights how important it is for men and women to make arrangements for their loved ones in the event of their death.
Married couples and civil partners should not assume that when their spouse or civil partner dies, they will automatically be entitled to everything. It is up to the individuals to make sure that their wishes are respected by making a Will.
My message to people is, don’t leave it to chance. Make sure your loved ones are properly provided for by leaving a Will.”
Tom Lawrence, a solicitor in our Private Client Department, said “The amendments to the statutory legacy limits are a welcome change. However we strongly urge people against placing any reliance on these provisions and continue to advise all our clients that making a Will is a sensible and prudent step to take as soon as possible.”
If you have any queries on this subject please do feel free to contact our Private Client Department by either email to willsrogers-norton.co.uk or by telephone on 01603 666001.
The limits are currently set at £125,000 where the deceased leaves a surviving spouse/civil partner and children, and £200,000 where the deceased leaves a surviving spouse/civil partner and parents or siblings, but no children. The limits have not been increased since 1993.
It is proposed that the new levels of the statutory legacy will increase to £250,000 and £450,000 respectively. The statutory legacy is the amount payable to a surviving spouse/civil partner from the estate of his/her partner who dies intestate, that is, without leaving a Will.
Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said:
“This increase will give extra protection to married couples and civil partners whose spouse or civil partner dies without making a Will. But it also highlights how important it is for men and women to make arrangements for their loved ones in the event of their death.
Married couples and civil partners should not assume that when their spouse or civil partner dies, they will automatically be entitled to everything. It is up to the individuals to make sure that their wishes are respected by making a Will.
My message to people is, don’t leave it to chance. Make sure your loved ones are properly provided for by leaving a Will.”
Tom Lawrence, a solicitor in our Private Client Department, said “The amendments to the statutory legacy limits are a welcome change. However we strongly urge people against placing any reliance on these provisions and continue to advise all our clients that making a Will is a sensible and prudent step to take as soon as possible.”
If you have any queries on this subject please do feel free to contact our Private Client Department by either email to willsrogers-norton.co.uk or by telephone on 01603 666001.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Rogers and Norton Solicitors coming to a YouTube screen near you
Making best use of all available forms of communication in helping to get your business message across to clients and customers (both new and existing) has always been important and, perhaps, even more so than ever before in view of the current economic climate.
As part of Rogers and Norton’s continuing drive to embrace all forms of up to the minute communication, this week saw Tom Lawrence, who is a Solicitor in our private client team, take part in the first ever BNI meeting in the UK where members “60 second” presentations were digitally recorded to video before being placed on the internet website site YouTube for all to view.
Mark Hambling, who is a partner and member of the marketing development team at Rogers and Norton, said “as a firm Rogers and Norton are committed to utilising all advances in media technology to enhance our communication with our existing and potential clients, contacts and increase access to the legal profession”.
As part of Rogers and Norton’s continuing drive to embrace all forms of up to the minute communication, this week saw Tom Lawrence, who is a Solicitor in our private client team, take part in the first ever BNI meeting in the UK where members “60 second” presentations were digitally recorded to video before being placed on the internet website site YouTube for all to view.
Mark Hambling, who is a partner and member of the marketing development team at Rogers and Norton, said “as a firm Rogers and Norton are committed to utilising all advances in media technology to enhance our communication with our existing and potential clients, contacts and increase access to the legal profession”.
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