Happy Birthday to Spall Clark Solicitors

Spall Clark Solicitors Serving Clients and the Local Community for 5 Years   In September 2024 we celebrated our 5th birthday. Where it all began In 2019, our managing director Paul Clark launched Spall Clark Solicitors to create a law firm that combines high quality specialist legal advice with a personal approach. Starting from scratch…

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Art Exhibition in support of Congleton Dementia Friends

We are delighted to announce our upcoming art exhibition in support of Congleton Dementia Friends. Congleton Dementia Friends are part of Congleton Partnership’s Senior Forum and help the community become more aware of the needs of people with dementia. Artist Spotlight The artist spotlight is on local amateur artist Linda McKellar. Linda has created many…

Trusts in Wills

What is a Will Trust? A Will trust is a legal arrangement created as part of a person’s Will. It can be thought of as a gift with conditions attached, for example leaving an inheritance to a child where they receive their inheritance on their 25th birthday. Trustees appointed in the Will look after the…

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Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney Instructions

Instructions in Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney allows attorneys to make decisions relating to such things as: where you should live what care you should receive consenting to or refusing medical treatment day-to-day matters such as diet, clothes and daily routine decisions about accepting or…

The importance of Wills for unmarried partners

Why is it important for unmarried partners to have Wills? There is a common misconception that unmarried partners have the same rights to inherit from each other as married couples or couples in a civil partnership. Unmarried partners may co-own a property and set up their finances together and if they don’t have Wills in…

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Paul Clark chairs Law Society Cross Border roundtable

Paul Clark chairs the cross-border roundtable event on behalf of the Law Society Private Client Solicitors Section Advisory Committee In February 2024, legal experts from England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland gathered virtually to share their practical perspectives on tax, trust, and estate planning. The roundtable discussion was chaired by…

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Private Client Solicitor Natasha Yelland joins our team

Spall Clark Solicitors is delighted to announce the recent addition of Private Client Solicitor, Natasha Yelland to its specialist team. Natasha advises clients on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration. She has a strong interest in advising vulnerable and elderly clients with a specific interest in mental capacity.

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Sarah Bushell retires

Congleton Solicitor Sarah Bushell retires Today was Sarah Bushell’s last day at Spall Clark Solicitors and her last day working as a solicitor. Sarah qualified as a solicitor 33 years ago and spent much of her legal career working in both Congleton and Macclesfield. Having recently spent time working in Macclesfield, Sarah returned to Congleton…

Join our team at Spall Clark Solicitors

Join our team at Spall Clark Solicitors We are looking to recruit a Private Client Solicitor to join our non-contentious private client team to advise a range of different clients on a variety of matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Estate Administration. The role is ideal for a Solicitor looking for an…