Category: Sophie Aldridge
5 Top Tips for Juniors in the Legal Profession
As a Trainee Solicitor at Ridley & Hall, I now approach the end of 7 years of studies (not that […]
A Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor at Ridley & Hall
My name is Sophie Aldridge and I have been a trainee solicitor at Ridley & Hall for 7 months. I […]
Probate Delays Crisis – What Do You Need to Know?
Recent News – The Probate Registry Previously where a Grant was required, the Probate Registry had been taking up to […]
Probate – What is it and What is my Role?
What is Probate? Probate is often referred to as the process of dealing with a person’s ‘estate’ after they have […]
Aretha Franklin Will Dispute: Say a Little Prayer…
This week’s news on Aretha Franklin’s unfortunate family Will dispute raises the question on whether handwritten/DIY Wills are ever a […]
To Bind or Not to Bind? – Pitfalls of Mutual Wills and How They Differ from Mirror Wills
Mutual Wills are a type of Will, often called a ‘Mutually Binding’ or a ‘Mutually Irrevocable’ Will, for many reasons, […]
It’s Update Your Will Week 2023; How can Ridley & Hall help you
This week (23rd – 29th January) is Update Your Will Week, an awareness campaign hosted by Solicitors For the Elderly (SFE) […]
When Should You Make a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney Document?
It is a common misconception that making a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney document is for ‘old’ people, but […]
The Pitfalls and Traps of DIY Wills: Will They Cost you in the Future?
The last couple of years have thrown many people financial challenges. The pandemic and the recent cost of living crisis […]
Changes to the Trust Register – What Does This Mean for Existing Trusts?
What is a Trust? A trust is a way of managing assets, such as money or land, to protect and […]
