Role Overview The Private Client Legal Secretary / Paralegal will provide high-quality administrative, secretarial and legal support to the Private Client team. The role will involve assisting fee earners with a broad range of private client matters, including wills, lasting powers of attorney, estate administration, trusts, inheritance tax planning and Court of Protection matters. The
KWW Solicitors has a new equity partnership team following the retirement from full-time work of former managing partner David Anstee. David, who was also in charge of KWW’s family law department, joined the East Molesey law firm in 1997, became a partner in 2003, and had been senior partner since 2018. The new partners are
In the world of comedy, timing is everything. In the world of law, however, it is clarity that reigns supreme. At KWW Solicitors, we often see the fallout when “simple” final wishes become complex legal battles due to a lack of professional oversight. A stark and timely example of this is the decade-long legal saga
KWW Solicitors is delighted to be exhibiting at Woking Means Business, Surrey’s longest running business event, this Friday (November 7th). We will be represented by our two top commercial law specialists, Salv Sole and Tariq Phillips. Salv and Tariq will be on hand to discuss all matters commercial property – acquisitions, disposals, contracts, leases, licences – and offer general
Commercial property development is a complex and often high-stakes field. For a project to succeed, developers need more than just capital and vision; they need an outstanding legal partner. A commercial solicitor delivering exceptional service to property developers must possess a blend of specialist legal knowledge and superior customer relationship skills. KWW Solicitors in East
The trend of people drafting their own wills, or using DIY will kits and online services, is on the rise. While DIY wills may seem like a cheaper and more convenient option, the expertise and protections offered by a solicitor can prevent costly and emotionally draining problems for your loved ones in the future. When
As a wills specialist, one of the most common misconceptions we at KWW Solicitors encounter is that estate planning simply involves writing a will. While a well-drafted will is the cornerstone of any robust estate plan, it’s often just the beginning. For many individuals and families, particularly those with complex circumstances or significant assets, the
Unsurprisingly given that almost two centuries have past since the Wills Act of 1837 was signed into English and Welsh law, it has become hopelessly out of step with modern society. On May 16, 2025, the Law Commission, the independent body that reviews and recommends reforms to the law, delivered a landmark report and accompanying
In the intricate world of UK law, certain documents act as flexible tools, allowing for necessary adjustments and amendments to existing agreements or legal arrangements. One such instrument is the Deed of Variation (DoV). While it might sound complex, understanding what a DoV is and when it can be used is incredibly helpful, particularly in
The UK Wills & Probate Consumer Research Report 2025 reveals a significant and encouraging trend: more of us are finally getting around to making a will. For the first time since records began, more than four in 10 UK adults (41%) now have this crucial document in place. This represents an uplift from 38% in