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Today, Rishi Sunak announced that the Stamp Duty holiday has been extended a further three months, until 30 June 2021. The previous deadline was the end of this month, 31...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/stamp-duty-holiday-extended/
Today is International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the achievements of women. This year’s theme is ‘Choose to Challenge’. The campaign encourages all of us...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/international-womens-day/
The Stamp Duty holiday extension, announced by the chancellor on 3rd March 2021, has been welcomed by those buying and selling properties, especially if they were worried about their transactions...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/mental-health-management-make-sure-stamp-duty-isnt-the-only-one-taking-a-holiday/
The Covid-19 vaccination roll out is great and welcome news for many individuals and businesses. Whilst some people think the vaccination is a sign of hope and can ease in...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/vaccination-for-children/
Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) This allows a Commercial Landlord to seize and sell tenant’s goods to recover arrears. It only applies to rent, interest, and VAT and not to...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/commercial-landlords-what-can-landlords-do/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/what-is-a-declaration-of-trust-and-why-is-it-so-important/
This week (24 February – 28 February) is Justice Week. The aim of this week is “to improve access to justice by boosting the profile of justice and the rule of...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/justice-week-2020/
Celebrating the experiences of children in care and care leavers Friday 19th February 2021 is Care Day. Care Day is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/care-day-2021/
Applications for Training Contracts commencing September 2026 are now open. The deadline for applications is 20th February 2026. “They are bringing in great junior lawyers and training good lawyers to...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/careers/training-contracts/
We understand that working in law can be stressful and demanding, but is ultimately a highly rewarding career that, for many, is a dream job. See our current vacancies We...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/careers/
Our firm’s objectives are based around our four core values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Community. Client Care Objectives Welcome clients into our firm’s community and develop prosperous working relationships. Treat all our clients and contacts...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/our-values/
Crane & Staples was founded by Dennis Crane and Colin Staples in 1938. Their aim was to provide expert legal advice to members of the local community. Over the last...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/our-history/
Our commitment to excellence is shown by the many awards and professional accreditations we have gained in recent years. To earn these accreditations, we are assessed by independent, kitemark organisations...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/awards-accreditations/
Whilst awards and accreditations are important, the best reflection of our commitment to excellence comes from our client reviews and testimonials. It is part of our practice to invite clients...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/reviews-recommendations-referrals/
We are proud to be based in Welwyn Garden City and enjoy supporting local community events and projects. Sponsorships In recent years, we have been involved with: Events organised by...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/in-the-community/
Children Lawyer Sian Churchill summarises her most recent reported case, where Crane & Staples acted pro bono in the Court of Appeal. Case Background I represent a father in a very complicated...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/crane-staples-act-pro-bono-in-a-court-of-appeal-children-case/
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Series Overview If you picture a divorce lawyer, what image springs to mind? Meet a senior, female divorce lawyer who’s been in the business for 35 years and has pretty...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/podcasts/
Are you facing the daunting task of managing probate or estate administration? Our experienced team of probate solicitors in Welwyn Garden City are here to provide compassionate and professional guidance...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/personal/wills-trusts-probate/probate-solicitors/
I am a Senior Associate at Crane & Staples and joined the team in February 2022. I qualified as a Solicitor in 2014, specialising in all aspects of family law...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/natasha-khakhar/
International Women’s Day 2022 International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of women’s achievements. The day highlights women’s issues and supports causes that affect different women around the world. The...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/international-womens-day-2022/
On the 6th April 2022, the introduction of a no-fault divorce will become reality. After over 30 years of this being campaigned for, in just a few short weeks, the...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/no-fault-divorce/
It is our great pleasure to announce that as of 1st April 2022, Manish Patel will be a Partner at Crane & Staples LLP. Manish joined the firm in 2018...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/manish-patel-joins-the-crane-staples-partnership/
I joined Crane & Staples as a Company & Commercial Law Consultant in 2022. I qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and have acted for businesses of all sizes over...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/david-hughes/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/life-as-a-disabled-lawyer/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/katie-smits-wins-hertfordshire-junior-lawyer-of-the-year-award/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/crane-staples-act-in-a-successful-appeal-at-the-uk-supreme-court/
I joined Crane & Staples in March 2022. I am the Front-of-House administrator in the afternoons. My role includes welcoming clients to the firm, organising meetings and assisting with various...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/susan-smith/
In June 2022, I joined Crane & Staples as a Legal Secretary in the Wills, Trusts and Probate department. My role involves liaising with clients, preparing documents and assisting the...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/lisa-bourke/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/crane-staples-win-best-legal-services-provider-biz4biz-awards/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/chambers-partners-high-net-worth-ranking-2022/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/selling-nursery-business-solicitors/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/lpa-registration-delays/
From 1st September 2022, it is mandatory for all eligible trusts in the UK to be registered with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service. Please contact Mischa McKevitt by telephone on 01707...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/trust-registration-service/
I qualified into the Public Family Law team at Crane & Staples in September 2024, following a two year period of training with the firm. I specialise in Public Family...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/megan-latschrauner/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/stamp-duty-land-tax-announcement-september-2022/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/do-i-need-a-solicitor-to-make-a-will/
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...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/inheritance-tax-can-i-gift-my-house-to-my-children-and-still-live-in-it/
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