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Read MoreSearch is on for three local charities to benefit from chosen status at Thursfields
Three local charities are to receive focused fundraising, awareness and volunteer support from Thursfields Solicitors for the 2022-23 year. The leading Midlands law firm’s new charity of the year application window has now opened, and entries will be accepted for consideration until 25 March 2022. The charities will each be from areas served by Thursfields’…
Read MoreHow would you like to be remembered?
We would all like to be remembered when we die. This could be by having a tree planted in your memory or having a bench placed in a favoured spot. Perhaps you will leave a small donation to your friends; enough to pay for a round of drinks or a meal out. Most people do…
Read MoreDon’t forget your digital assets
Digital technologies now help us to run most of our lives – on top of our physical possessions, we are building a parallel world of digital assets – within the capability of our smart phones is the ability to: book a taxi; order a food delivery; play games; watch TV; send money to relatives; book…
Read MoreTough love message to charities from Thursfields: ‘It’s time to get serious about legacies’
A top third sector lawyer at Thursfields Solicitors has called for charities not only to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on their usual fundraising methods but also to get serious about legacies. The tough talking comes from Katherine Ellis, a senior associate solicitor in the Charities and Communities Sector team. She explained that she understood…
Read MoreThursfields advise charities to ensure they are fully informed about legacy processes
Charities should make sure they are aware about how any gifts from an estate are being handled to avoid missing out on legacies, Thursfields Solicitors has advised The comments from the leading Midlands law firm follow an exceptional case where a jailed former Yorkshire solicitor is being sued by charities who were left money from…
Read MoreCharities, keep your eyes on your gifts in Wills planning throughout Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Katherine Ellis, the charity legacies expert at Thursfields, has some top tips for charities worried about the pandemic’s effect on legacy income. I know many charities have been rocked by COVID-19, and that those working on legacies will be worried about whether this form of income will dry up. However, I’d like to assure you…
Read MoreDispute over £6 million farm inheritance | Wills and estates
Crucial advice from Thursfields Family members made promises as youngsters to inherit farm estates need specialist legal advice to help gather evidence crucial to their case, according to Thursfields Solicitors. The advice from the leading Midlands law firm comes after a court heard how a farmer is being sued by his mother in a bitter…
Read MoreFree training event for legal professionals on Wills, legacies and trustee issues
Legal professionals who want to develop their knowledge of Wills, legacies and trustee issues can benefit from a free event in Worcester co-hosted by Thursfields Solicitors. The half-day of continuing professional development will take place at Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium from 8.30am to 1pm on Thursday 26 March. Thursfields is running the event in partnership…
Read MoreHuge arguments faced by families because of lack of Wills
Millions of families across the UK could face huge arguments because most people have not made a Will.The comments come after a survey found that 68 per cent of UK adults are what is known as “intestate” – equivalent to nearly 28 million people.Meanwhile, the survey found that 70 per cent think their families will…
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