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Newly Appointed Partner
Maples Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce Chris Ayre became a Partner of the firm from 1st January 2021.
Managing Partner Mrs Anita Toal said “Chris has been a loyal member of the team since he joined us as a fresh-faced teenager and office junior many years ago. Over the years, Chris has increasingly taken on more and more responsibility and has been responsible for most of the day to day management of the firm for some time. Chris’s support of and commitment to Maples has been consistently outstanding-never more so in 2020. We hope Chris will help the firm continue to flourish for many years to come”.
Chris commented “Maples has been like a home to me for nearly 20 years so I was thrilled when the very unexpected offer of Partnership was made. 2020 was a challenging year for everyone and let’s hope 2021 can be the start of a new brighter future”.
Our Covid-19 Risk Assessment
At Maples Solicitors, our top priority is keeping staff and clients safe during Covid-19.
We are working tirelessly to make our offices, meeting rooms, and communal spaces safe for everyone. These measures include social distance meeting for everyone and handwashing stations throughout the building. Phone or video call appointments are also available for those who do not feel safe leaving their homes.
You can read our Risk Assessment below, and if you have any question or concerns, please contact us at Enquiries@Maplessolicitors.com or 01775 722261
Wills During the Coronavirus Pandemic
We appreciate that many people will be considering making a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney now, more than ever, in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. At Maples Solicitors we will work around those who are self-isolating and we will continue to follow Government guidance by keeping our distance from others. This does mean that we can now offer “Through your Window Wills”. We will take instructions for your Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney via the telephone, video calls or e-mail and we can attend at your home and arrange the signing and witnessing of the documents through your window.
Our costs for dealing with Wills are as follows:-
Our Simple Wills service offers a comprehensive service to ensure that your wishes are carried out in the event of your death.
If you are married or have a partner and want to make mirror Wills our cost are £360 (inclusive of VAT).
This fee is made up of:
- Legal fee £300
- VAT on legal fees £60
If you want to make a single Will our costs are £210 (inclusive of VAT).
This fee is made up of:
- Legal fee £175
- VAT on legal fees £35
The Simple Will Service includes:
- Appointment of Executors
- Provision for your funeral wishes
- Appointment of Guardians for minor children
- Provision for specific legacies including money and personal items to named beneficiaries
- Basic Inheritance Tax advice
- Advice with regard to the distribution of your residuary estate to your intended beneficiaries
- Draft Will with full explanation in plain English sent to you in the post
- Answering any queries you have on the draft Will
- Face to face meeting at our offices to sign the Will with a Solicitor or Legal Executive
- Registration with Certainty the National Wills Register
- Secure lifetime storage
This service does not include:
- Complex inheritance tax advice and planning
- Assets that are situated abroad
- Property protection advice
- Advice with regard to disinheriting family members
If it becomes apparent additional work will be needed we will inform you of the additional work required and confirm the additional costs.
If you would like to make a “Through your Window Will” or Lasting Powers of Attorney please telephone the office on 01775 722261 or e-mail enquiries@maplessolicitors.com.
