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What is Probate? When someone dies, their estate (property, money and possessions) usually needs to be administered through a legal process known as probate. In England and Wales, obtaining a Grant of Probate is the procedure by which the deceased’s...
Chattertons’ popular Charity Quiz Night returned to Stamford on Thursday, 16th October 2025 , and proved to be another fantastic evening of friendly competition – all in support of a great cause. Thanks to the enthusiasm and generosity of...
When buying a home in England, one of the first things you will come across is whether the property is being sold as freehold or leasehold. These terms describe the type of ownership you are acquiring and carry significant differences for homeowners. What...
We are delighted to have once again increased and improved our rankings in the Legal 500 UK, East Midlands. This year, our Agriculture & Estates and Family teams have both moved up to Tier 2, while our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team have...
Our popular Charity Quiz Night returned on Wednesday, 24th September 2025 at the Solo Bar & Restaurant in Sleaford. A huge thank you to everyone who attended. With your help, we raised a fantastic £565 for our Charity of the...
In her Autumn 2024 Budget, Rachel Reeves announced the intention of bringing unused pension funds and pension death benefits within the value of an individual's estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes from 6 th April 2027. Following a lengthy...
Top 200 professional services firm, Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management, has announced that its Grantham office has relocated to new premises, effective 1st September 2025. The new address is: 26 Avenue Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TH...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management is delighted to welcome Vincent (Vince) Keane to the team as an Independent Financial Adviser , supporting clients across our Grantham and Newark offices . Vince brings with him over a decade of...
On Saturday 13th September , employees from Chattertons took part in their annual charity walk in support of their Charity of the Year, Anthony Nolan . As part of Blood Cancer Awareness Month , the team, alongside family and friends, completed...
Someone passing away without a valid will is a more common event than you might expect. When this happens in England and Wales, the person is said to have died intestate , and it means the law steps in to decide what happens to their estate. Rather than...
