Will the new ‘stealth tax’ probate fee affect you?
As you might have already heard, new probate fees have been approved by the Government and will come into force in April 2019. The controversial increase was classified as a “fee” rather than a tax, which meant the legislation could be passed by a statutory instrument which receives less Parliamentary scrutiny than a bill. However,…
Find out more about Marc Hewitt
This month we are going to find out a bit more about Marc Hewitt. Mark joined the DMA Law team in 2013 as a paralegal, working in the personal injury
Find out a bit more about Janice
This month we are introducing Janice Short from our Peterlee office. Janice is a Chartered Legal Executive and joined DMA Law in 2008 to work in the Family Department, dealing
How to get a divorce in England: the basic steps
Sometimes things just don’t work out and divorce really might be the best thing for your family and personal health. Getting a divorce in England isn’t as complicated as you think, but it’s a process that needs to be carefully completed, step-by-step, and we recommend you do this with the assistance of a solicitor that…
Find out a bit more about Helen
This month get to know a bit more about Helen Appleby. Helen is a solicitor and joined the DMA Law firm working from our Consett office in June 2017.
Conveyancing: the process of purchasing explained
When you’re purchasing a residential property, it can be a very varied process. Circumstances can arise which make the process very different to a ‘typical’ purchase. However, we think it would be helpful to provide you with an outline of a typical process of purchasing as a guide. Remember, if your property purchase strays from…
Who can and cannot inherit if there is no will – the rules of intestacy
We understand the difficulties you face following the loss of a loved one, and we know that dealing with a legal process isn’t what you would like to deal with at a time like this. Here at DMA Law, we want to help you and give you the professional advice, with all of the empathy…
Find out a bit more about Debra
Our fun questionnaire continues and this month we want to find out a bit more about Debra Taylor! Debra has spent all her working life in Sunderland and began working
Can I claim for an accident at work?
Unfortunately, accidents at work do happen and injuries in a work environment can range from a scratch to broken bones, burns and sometimes, sadly, fatalities. It’s not only the physical distress, but a work accident can also cause medical expenses and reduce your income. Work accidents can have long-lasting consequences on your quality of life…
New Services at DMA Law
DMA is a law firm that has been around in the North East for four decades, with offices throughout the region. DMA Law is very much a high-street private client firm where we offer a full range of legal services for individuals. Each of our offices sits at the heart of the community, serving the…