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Buying a property with a roof terrace or balcony A home with outside space appeals to many of us, but it may be hard to find somewhere affordable with a garden and, even then, you may not want the responsibility of its upkeep. A balcony or roof terrace...
Friends, family, staff and colleagues of Watkins Solicitors turned out on Friday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the firm opening its doors in North Street in Southville, Bristol. A hot summer evening and the front lawn of the...
Our residential property / conveyancing solicitors answer your questions on registered charges, whether you are a borrower or potential lender
Avoiding common delays in obtaining probate Probate is a term which is loosely used to cover the administration of an estate, and it has a reputation for being a lengthy process. The administration includes a number of key stages, including obtaining the...
‘For a seller there are certainly some advantages to the modern method of auction, such as speed and a defined timetable,’ admits David Peters, solicitor and Head of the conveyancing team with Watkins Solicitors. ‘However, there are also pitfalls for the unwary and so it is important to consider how it would work for you.’
Are mirror wills right for us? If you are married , in a civil partnership or cohabiting with a long term partner, and thinking of making or updating your will, you may have heard the expression ‘ mirror wills ’ and wonder if this would...
3 Things to Expect as a First-Time Buyer Buying your first home is a major achievement but is one of the most significant investments you are likely to make. It can be a very overwhelming time, so you should consider the following: Stamp Duty Land...
10 things parents need to know about EOTAS Due to the shortage of special school places, many parents today are asking the Local Authority to fund Education Otherwise than at School (known as EOTAS ) packages. Some parents think that if...
For International Women's Day , we are celebrating women's achievements and, in particular, shining the spotlight on our brilliant new generation of solicitors who qualified at the start of the year. In a series of articles across the week, we...
For International Women's Day , we are celebrating women's achievements and, in particular, spotlighting our brilliant new generation of solicitors who qualified at the start of the year. We begin with Martyna Piatkowska , a Family...
Phased Transfer Deadlines For primary to secondary school – DEADLINE IS 15 FEBRUARY 2023 For secondary to post-16 placements – DEADLINE IS 31 MARCH 2023 Currently, SEND tribunals are being listed for hearings in early 2024; whilst...
Hague Convention Application Dismissed Watkins Solicitors' International Family Department had a recent success in the High Court in London. The firm acted for a mother who was a Ukrainian citizen and had two children with a French father....
What to do if the deceased resided overseas and had assets in the UK? If the person who had died was resident in a former commonwealth country, recognised by the UK's Colonial Probates Act, then an application can be made to "reseal"...
Legal steps to consider when diagnosed with a life-limiting illness On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs, and it...
The link between Judicial Review and the annual review process We are regularly contacted by clients who have had an Annual Review of their child’s Special Educational Needs, but the review process has not been fully completed by the Local...
Making sure your property passes as you choose, with a life interest trust Creating a will with a life interest trust over your property allows you to ensure that your home passes to those you choose, whilst also allowing you to provide for another loved...
In a landmark judgment issued today (8 March 2022) the High Court has made it clear that every local council must keep to fixed legal time limits when reviewing the needs of children and young people with special educational needs . Councils have been...
High Court rules that student finance regulations discriminated against students who were unable to prove their immigration status in time due to pandemic delays Re Jawad Naeem v Secretary of State for Education and Kyra Morris [2022[ EWHC 15...
In July, one of our clients approached the International Department to apply to the Court for permission to move back to her home country of Poland with her children. Our client moved to England approximately eight years ago but was keen to...
Watkins Smashes Fundraising Goal 24 September 2021 was MacMillan’s Coffee Morning – a nationwide fundraising effort for a valuable cause. As many at the firm will already be aware, Watkins took part in the effort to raise money for this...
