With offices in both Maidstone and Tenterden, Whitehead Monckton has grown to be one of the largest legal practices in the county. We are also a legal and financial practice unique to Kent and proud to be so.
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Online wills - public beware!
15 October 2008
Deciding to make a will is an important step and needs to be carried out with an expert who can understand your circumstances, what you want to accomplish from your will and can guide you through the law so that this can be achieved. Solicitors are governed by the Solicitors Act and regulated by The Solicitors Regulation Authority, and will have undergone many years of training to qualify. The lawyer will want to see a client face to face to ensure that the client understands what they want to do and that they have the mental capacity to sign a Will. An identity check is carried out to ensure the person is whom they claim to be.
Whitehead Monckton wins 'Best Trade Stand' Award
25 September 2008
Whitehead Monckton was awarded the South East Farmer Magazine award for Best Trade Stand at the East Kent Ploughing Match 2008, held at Waldershare Park in Dover on Wednesday 24th September.
Whitehead Monckton's Personal Client Autumn Newsletter
08 September 2008
Whitehead Monckton's Personal Client Newsletter for Autumn 2008 addresses a variety of issues such as rising dementia figures highlighting the value of power of attorney, the reduction in stamp duty to boost the UK housing market and a man who worked for free for 25 years can't inherit farm.
Whitehead Monckton launches 'HIPs on the house' marketing campaign
08 September 2008
Whitehead Monckton has launched a new marketing campaign, ‘HIPs on the house’. The campaign offers residential conveyancing clients of the firm the opportunity to have a HIP (Home Information Pack) put together for free.
Don't get Court in the wrong swimwear!
22 August 2008
It was reported earlier this year that the actor Robin Williams was committing to a collaborative family law process. This is a non confrontational and respectful method which will avoid court room clashes and highly publicised coverage. The McCartney divorce was by contrast a very public affair and Heather Mills had a strong disagreement with the Judge about what was to be made public and what should remain private. How secretive is our court process? What does fall within the public domain?
Whitehead Monckton is recruiting Investment Managers
31 July 2008
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for experienced investment managers to join our firm.
Care fees and the family home
23 June 2008
Care fees are often an emotive issue for clients who feel that their assets are being taken to pay for care that should be provided on the basis of contributions they have made to the system during their lifetime.
Chancellor announces changes to CGT proposals
01 February 2008
In last year’s pre-Budget report, Alastair Darling, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced plans to radically overhaul the Capital Gains Tax ("CGT") system. Over many years, Chancellors (including Gordon Brown) have amended the CGT reliefs and allowances with incessant regularity. It is fair to say that taken as a whole these changes had produced a very complicated and cumbersome tax regime.
Changes to Capital Gains Tax
15 November 2007
Many people will be aware of the Inheritance Tax changes under the recent pre-budget report, but what might have gone somewhat unnoticed are the changes to the Capital Gain Tax (CGT) regime.
Whitehead Monckton win Services to Industry Award
08 November 2007
As part of their continuous ‘recognition of excellence’ programme, the Directors of Business & Commerce Today have singled out Maidstone solicitors, Whitehead Monckton to receive the Annual Services to Industry Award. The award reflects the outstanding range of services that the firm deliver to their clients on a daily basis, as well as the continual success that they have achieved over recent years.
Enforcement of Money Judgments - The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
01 January 1970
As some businesses experience cash flow problems caused by the credit crunch, many seem to be prepared to be more robust in pursuing debtors through the courts. However, successfully obtaining a judgment in your favour can sometimes only be part of the solution. If a judgment debtor fails to pay a judgment debt when ordered to do so, the judgment creditor will have to enforce the judgment if it wants to receive payment.