Legal News
The Deputy and the DNA Test: How a Professional Deputy Aimed to Prepare for Possible Inheritance Disputes
We look at a rare case in which a Deputy sought approval to DNA test the person they were protecting, in order to avoid possible inheritance disputes in future
As a Deputy, Can I Make Gifts on Behalf of the Person I’m Protecting?
Deputies make decisions for a person who has lost the mental capacity to decide for themselves, but can a Deputy make gifts using that person's assets?
3 Ways of Contesting Inheritance
We examine three common ways in which inheritance arrangements are contested, using the facts of a remarkable case to provide clear real-world examples.
Rachel Roche signs publishing deal with Law Society Publishing
Rachel Roche, the founder of multi-award winning Roche Legal, has signed a deal with the Law Society to write a guide to setting up a new firm at a time of dramatic change in [...]
Government Scrap Planned Increases in Probate Fees
York solicitor Rachel Roche today hailed news of the Government’s decision to scrap planned increases in probate fees as a “victory for common sense.” Rachel Roche, founder of Roche Legal, has been supported by local [...]
Roche Legal Win Top Yorkshire Award
York based Roche Legal has won the prestigious Private Client Award at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, announced at a glittering ceremony in Leeds last night. This was the 20th year of the Yorkshire Legal [...]
Lasting Powers of Attorney: Making Sense of Attorneys Making Gifts For You
The Court of Protection has recently clarified rules about when and how Attorneys under a Lasting Power of Attorney can make gifts using the Donor's assets.
Roche Legal Shortlisted For Business Innovation Of The Year
Roche Legal are celebrating being shortlisted in the Press Business Awards for the second year running. Rochel Legal, which has offices in York and Harrogate, won the Press Business Award as the Socially Responsible [...]
Does it Matter ‘Who Dies First’ with Your Inheritance Plans?
Could the order in which you and your partner die make a difference your loved ones' inheritance? We look at a recent case where this had a dramatic effect.
What can I do if an Attorney or Deputy is Abusing their Power?
Find out what action you can take when you believe an Attorney or Deputy is abusing their power under a Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputyship Order
Roche Legal Shortlisted For Another Top Award
York based Roche Legal has been shortlisted in the prestigious Law Society Excellence Awards 2019, the highest accolade for law firms in England and Wales. Roche Legal is shortlisted in the Excellence in Private [...]
Yorkshire Legal Awards 2019 Finalist
York based Roche Legal has been shortlisted by the Yorkshire Legal Awards in the Private Client category of the prestigious awards to be announced at a glittering ceremony at New Dock Hall, Leeds on [...]