Charity Wills Week
After a two year break the team at Acorn are generously writing Wills for free during two separate weeks over 2021/2022. Our Lawyers taking part this year are David […]
Category: Elderly Client Matters
Your Family Matters
Acorn Solicitors are local, friendly family-run firm of Solicitors who are here to help you with any enquiries or issues you may have in relation to your Wills, Probate and […]
Kate Garraway’s heartbreak – legal solution
Learning from Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story I wanted to bring your attention to TV presenter and journalist, Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story of her husband Derek’s year-long battle with Covid-19. Kate’s […]
New report warns of looming incapacity crisis
South West 159 of 1,799 respondents (aged 18+) 96% of people in Somerset leave important health and welfare decisions to chance 73% would like a family member to make medical […]
Somerset Residents watch out as Probate Fees are set to soar
David Sinclair, partner of Somerset law firm Acorn Solicitors and Chairman elect of Solicitors for the Elderly is disgusted at the new hike in Probate fees set to increase in […]
Planning for Later Life
Many of us are guilty of putting our heads in the sand when it comes to looking at what may befall us in later life. As people are living longer, the […]
Local solicitor offers urgent warning about Government’s ‘risky’ online legal tool
Local solicitor, David Sinclair from Acorn Solicitors issues warning about the Government’s online tool for DIY Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) LPA tool leaving people at risk of financial abuse and fraud Coalition […]
Acorn Partner Believes Small Legal Firms Can Thrive
Small Legal Firms by David Sinclair, Partner at Acorn Solicitors and Director for Solicitors for the Elderly Recently I came across some research by the Law Society that suggested globalisation […]
Unforgettable – help for Dementia sufferers
We have come across an excellent website for those living with dementia and their carers called Unforgettable and just had to share it with you. https://www.unforgettable.org/ This website sells all […]
My parent has gone into a nursing home, will I have to sell their home to fund their care?
My parent has gone into a nursing home, will I have to sell their home to fund their care? This is a common dilemma that people face when their loved […]