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Sian Churchill of Crane & Staples and Amy Stout of Counsel (3DJB) represented the Father in an appeal made by the Local Authority to the Court of Appeal. The appeal...

Last month the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill received Royal Assent.  The Act will come into force in October 2024. In brief, this new Act amends the Equality...

In this Halloween-themed article, Eloise Bishop explains why using a professional Conveyancing Solicitor will help you avoid any freaky frights in your property transaction! While to some, conveyancing may seem...

What is a Declaration of Trust? A Declaration of Trust is a legal document confirming the terms on which an asset, such as a property, is held on trust. The document...

In this article, Commercial Property Secretary Sheryl Hartigan outlines the proposals in the new Renters (Reform) Bill 2023 and explains how this will change the current situation for landlords and...

We are pleased to be part of this year’s Screen On The Green and are the proud sponsors of The Super Mario Bros movie, which is showing for FREE on...

In this article, we will explore some of the key aspects of Capital Gains Tax on inherited property in the UK (England and Wales). Inheriting property from a late family...

The Telegraph recently highlighted the ongoing LPA registration delays.  With a third of a million Lasting Power of Attorney applications still pending, families have been expressing their concerns over paying...

Three of our inspirational women lawyers scooped coveted awards at the Hertfordshire Law Society dinner. On Thursday 6th July 2023, legal professionals from across Hertfordshire gathered at the historic Hatfield...

As Pride Month 2023 comes to an end, we have been researching key events and legislation that have affected the progress of LGBTQIA+ rights in England and Wales. In this...

Once you have power of attorney over someone, you may wonder what this means and how you action it. This article will explain what you can do as someone’s attorney....

In English law, a Declaration of Parentage states that someone is the legal or biological parent of another person. In this article, Trainee Solicitor Megan Latschrauner explains what a declaration...

Manish Patel and David Hughes have recently completed on a complex commercial matter involving selling a care home business. This case summary is shared with the kind permission of all...

Care Lawyer Sian Churchill explains what secure accommodation is and gives her opinion on the current situation in the UK. This article was written in light of the recent Judgment:...

For the upcoming tax year of 2023 to 2024, the UK government has announced reductions to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) annual exemption. The update will have tax consequences for...

On Sunday 26th March, Juliette Fletcher, Emma Curtis-Vegh, Megan Latschrauner and Kiera O’Connor bravely took part in the Lister Abseil. The team were raising money for the East and North...

This article will answer some commonly asked questions about commercial property refinancing. We will also summarise a complex matter that was recently completed by one of our commercial property solicitors,...

Lifetime gifts could be the perfect way to spread the love this Valentine's Day. There are several advantages to making lifetimes gifts. However, there are also various rules, exemptions, and tax implications you should be aware of when making lifetime gifts. So, if you are Clueless about lifetime gifts but think it’s About Time you made some, you may find this romcom-themed article helpful!

It has been a busy year at Crane & Staples Solicitors and we are reflecting on all the exciting things that we have been part of in 2022. 

The number of queries we receive from potential clients asking, “Can I gift my house to my children?”  or “Can I put my child’s name on my house deeds?” to...

It is possible to write your own Will without the assistance of a Solicitor and some do opt for this option to save on legal costs. However, this is not...

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax payable when you buy a property or land over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has today...

Employment lawyers in the UK are often asked if employees can secretly record disciplinary meetings with their employers. It is very easy for someone to secretly record a meeting using...

From 1st September 2022, it is mandatory for all eligible trusts in the UK to be registered with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service. What is a trust? A trust is an...

Crane & Staples advise long-term client, Davidson-Roberts Limited, on property matters regarding selling a nursery business to Family First Nursery Group. Please call us on 01707 329333 or email law@crane-staples.co.uk...

Crane & Staples Solicitors celebrates its first ever ranking in the highly prestigious Chambers & Partners High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for Private Wealth Law. Our Ranked Department in Chambers High Net...

Welwyn Garden City solicitors awarded best Legal Services Provider at prestigious Hertfordshire ceremony The Summer of success continues at Crane & Staples. On Friday night, we won ‘Best Legal Services...

In the matter of H-W (Children) In the matter of H-W (Children) (No 2) [2022] UKSC 17 On appeal from: [2021] EWCA Civ 1451 Senior Associate Family Solicitor, Sian Churchill, represented...

Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitor Katie Smits is awarded Junior Lawyer of the Year at the Hertfordshire Law Society dinner. Last Thursday night, Katie Smits scooped the coveted Junior Lawyer...

I am a disabled lawyer. I am proud of this fact, and I have worked hard to get to where I am. May is Ehlers Danlos Awareness Month (EDS), and...