Legal services
At Silverman Livermore Solicitors, we have teams of highly experienced, knowledgeable solicitors and legal professionals, expert in a range of legal services. Our services include:
Court of Protection
Sometimes family members can no longer look after their own financial affairs and property. We will make sure you can obtain help to protect their assets and wellbeing.
When a person is experiencing difficulties making their own decision and does not have a Lasting Power of Attorney or an Enduring Power of Attorney, it may be necessary to make an Application to the Court of Protection.
The Court of Protection is an organisation that makes decisions for people who are unable to do so themselves. They appoint a Deputy to act on behalf of the person who is unable to make their own decisions.
These decisions may involve the person’s property, financial affairs, health and personal welfare.
The Court of Protection can:
Decide whether a person is unable (has no capacity) to make a particular decision for themselves.
Make decisions in respect of financial and welfare matters on behalf of people who are unable to do so themselves.
Appoint a Deputy to act for someone who is unable to make their own decisions and make a Will on behalf of someone who lacks capacity.
We offer a fixed price for this service:
Court of Protection £600.00 inclusive of VAT but excluding, the Court fee (£400.00), a Report from a GP or Old Age Psychiatrist confirming the persons lack of capacity, and any other disbursements necessary.
Our fees for this service are on the basis that the application is not contested.
You can arrange an appointment by contacting us on 01928 714121. We can also offer home, hospital or residential home visits.
*Terms and Conditions may apply.
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist Solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.
Family Law
We are able to provide advice and assistance in the following areas of Family Law:
Divorce and Separation
Child Care Cases
Contact Issues
Cohabitation Disputes
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Dissolution of Civil Marriage
Child Protection Issues
Domestic Violence/Injunctions
Financial/Property Disputes (Tolata – Trust of Land Law and Trust Act)
Adoption
Change of Name
Child Arrangement Order
Special Guardianship Orders
We understand that a breakdown of any type of relationship can be difficult and has consequences for you, your children and potentially financially. Our family department have experience in all areas of family law and can help you to address these issues and plan for the future.
Due to the Government reforms in respect of Legal Aid, we are no longer able to give free legal advice. We offer an initial consultation fee in the sum of £90 which will be offset from the final bill once the matter has concluded.
Legal Aid is still available in certain matters, albeit subject to specific requirements.
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist Solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.
Fixed Divorce Fees
We offer a low cost fixed fee Divorce package from initial consultation to the conclusion of the Divorce, as long as the matter is not contested.
The cost for the service is fixed at £425.00 plus V.A.T. but excluding the Court fee[s]. Depending on your income, you may be exempt from paying the Court fee[s].
We are happy to accept payment for this service by way of instalments to limit your expenses whilst you try and manage your finances appropriately.
*Terms and Conditions may apply.
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist Solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.
Child Care Proceedings
Our family department specialises in dealing with complicated and sensitive Childcare Proceedings. We can provide assistance and advice to parents, family members, children and Guardians across all aspects of Childcare Proceedings, including:
Interim Care Orders
Care Orders
Supervision Orders
Emergency Protection Orders
Placement Orders
Adoption Orders
Special Guardianship Orders
Child Arrangement Orders
Specific Issue Order
Child Abductions
Defending Allegations of Injury/Abuse or Negligence
Pre-Proceedings Meeting
Child Protection Conferences
No matter how difficult or complicated the circumstances, Silverman Livermore are committed to securing the best possible outcome for our clients.
If Social Services have threatened to take your child into care or have already done so, it is important that you are legally represented. We can advise you of the legal process and will handle every aspect of your case, from the first meeting to representing you in Court Proceedings. We are also able to arrange emergency client meetings when required.
Parents involved in Care Proceedings and the Pre-Proceedings process are entitled to Free Legal Assistance regardless of their financial position.
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist Solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.
Nuisance
Over the years we have brought a number of claims on behalf of people who have been living in a particular building or area whose lifestyles have been affected by what the Law recognises as ‘nuisance’.
Nuisance is broadly defined as:
“Inconvenience materially interfering with the ordinary physical comforts of human existence not merely according to the elegant or dainty modes and habits of living but according to plain and sober and simple notion and habits obtaining amongst the English people” [Walter -v- Selfe 1951] in simple terms therefore if your home and life-style are adversely affected by smoke, steam, smell, artificial light or noise you might be able to receive compensation from the people creating that nuisance.
We have considerable experience in these large-scale claims and currently have on board a team of Solicitors, Barristers and Engineers with whom we have worked with great success on previous occasions.
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist Solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Property and Financial Affairs/Health and Welfare
You may not think ahead when you are healthy and well, but it is sensible to consider what would happen if you are unable to manage your affairs because of a stroke, old age, or the early onset of dementia, dementia, or the or the early onset of Alzheimer’s.
The most popular Lasting Power of Attorney that we are asked to prepare for clients is Property and Affairs. This document gives your appointed Attorney/Attorneys authority to deal with your property and financial affairs.
The other Lasting Power of Attorney is Health and Welfare that gives your Attorney/Attorneys a say in any medical treatment, which is considered necessary or should experience any mental or physical disability at any time. Age is not a guide.
A Lasting Power of Attorney can be obtained as long as they still have mental capacity, even if a person has been diagnosed with early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Should there be an issue as to capacity, we would recommend obtaining a Medical Report from their GP or a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry.
We can offer home, hospital or residential home visits.
We offer a fixed price service:
Lasting Power of Attorney £420.00, which includes VAT but excludes disbursements (Capacity Report)
*A Discount will be applied if more than one LPA is prepared
*Subject to Terms and Conditions will apply.
Personal Injury
Our Personal Injury team has vast experience in personal injury work including:
Road Traffic Accidents [driver or passenger] involving in minor, serious or fatal injuries.
Accidents at work
Tripping accidents
Slipping accidents
Industrial Disease
Criminal Injuries Compensation claims (C.I.C.A)
Clinical Negligence
Product Liability
Accidents can occur anywhere and it is more likely than not that you will suffer personal injury (pain and suffering). If you have been injured through no fault of your own, then there is no need to suffer in silence; you may be able to claim compensation.
Silverman Livermore has a dedicated Personal Injury team with a combined experience of over 75 years. We will deal with any aspect of accidents or personal injury and offer to deal with cases on a “No Win, No Fee” principal. We can offer alternative funding options when pursuing a claim.
We understand that any injury sustained in an accident can have an adverse effect on your day-to-day living and in the future. It may stop you from working or prevent you from enjoying your daily leisure activities. Recent legal changes mean that personal injury claims are processed much more quickly, meaning successful cases are able to settle and move on with their lives much more quickly.
In the event that your claim is unsuccessful, usually you are not responsible to pay your Opponents costs, unless there is evidence of fraud or dishonesty.
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist Solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.
Probate
If you are an Executor named in a Will or the closest blood living relative of someone who has died intestate (without a Will), this will clearly be a difficult time and we are here to provide help to deal with administration of the Estate. We aim to take out the stress and worry and allow you and your family to grieve.
In some cases a Grant of Probate from the High Court is not required, for example if there is no property, stock and shares or there is less than £25,000 held in Bank Accounts. This does depend on the policy and procedures of each particular Bank or financial organisation.
We offer a fixed price service:
Probate from £500.00 (Excluding VAT and disbursements); or capped at 2% of the gross (pre-tax) value of the Estate. This excludes disbursements and VAT at the rate that applies when the work is done, which is currently 20%.
*Subject to Terms and Conditions will apply
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist Solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.
Contentious Probate
We can deal with any kind of dispute relating to Wills and Estates.
We understand that the death of a spouse, parent of other loved one is always distressing. This stress can increase further if a Will is challenged and others make claims for a share in the Estate.
Therefore, we provide timely and sympathetic advice on the wide arrange of legal implication of making or defending such claim.
No matter the issue of dispute we will be able to advise you and discuss the funding options open to you.
We charge an initial consultation fee of £90
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist Solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.
Wills
We believe that it is important to organise your affairs before you pass away and making a Will is simple. It will provide you with greater control over what happens to your property and belongings, as well as who will look after your children.
By law, you do not have to make a Will, but it is in your best interest to ensure your Estate is passed on to your family/friends in accordance with your wishes. If you die without a Will (Intestate), your wishes may not be honoured and could cause complications as to how your Estate is to be distributed.
You may make your own Will [DIY] without legal assistance but this may lead to mistakes which could mean that your Will may be invalid. It is therefore important to seek specialist advice to ensure your wishes are detailed in accordance with your instructions. We will, at all time, advise you on the best way to prepare your Will and we would advise clients to review their Will on a regular basis and seek advice if your personal financial circumstances change.
For further information or to arrange an appointment, hospital or home visit then call us on 01928 714 121.
We offer a fixed price service: -
Single Will from £90.00
Single Will and Home/Hospital Visit from £150.00
Mirror Wills from £150.00
Mirror Wills and Home/Hospital Visit from £210.00
For more information on any of our services or to make an appointment to meet with one of our specialist solicitors, please call on 01928 714121.