Legal Resources
Ebooks
It’s not always easy to protect your family’s legal interests. We have published a selection of ebooks and guides to help you through some of these difficult times. These are all absolutely free to download.
Caring for an Elderly Relative
Everything you need to know about the legal and financial responsibilities of caring for a loved one who is no longer able to look after themselves.
What to do When Someone Dies
This ebook explains in a user friendly way your legal rights and responsibilities in the time following the death of a close family member or loved one.
News
In our blog we share news and updates on how changes in the law may affect you and your loved ones.
Local MPs Support Serious Concerns Over “Tax on Grieving Families”
North Yorkshire MPs Julian Sturdy and Kevin Hollinrake are supporting local solicitor Rachel Roche’s attempt to highlight serious concerns over the Government’s decision to increase probate fees to create what has been described as [...]
Can a Court Overrule ‘Unwise’ Decisions Made by Someone with Mental Capacity?
Mental capacity – the ability to legally make decisions for ourselves – is a concept which easily leads to difficult issues. It contains elements of legal theory, ethics, practicality, and human rights, and with [...]
Karl Lagerfeld Follows Britain’s Pet Lead
Karl Lagerfeld is not alone in wanting to leave his cat a financial windfall after his death with Britain’s pet lovers also choosing their animals over close family. Award winning York solicitor Rachel Roche, [...]
Glossary
Our glossary covers all the legal terms you’re likely to come across during the process of working with us.
Information & Guides
We have prepared a range of factsheets and tools to help and advise you. These are free to download and use, but please note that they are no substitute for one-on-one legal advice.
Factsheets
Find our most frequently requested factsheets. These could help you make decisions about legal matters affecting you and your loved ones.
Digital Assets
Download free printable asset logs to fill in at home. We have created two different logs: one for keeping track of traditional assets, and one for keeping track of digital assets.