GM Wilson Solicitors Barnsley

read moreWe hope you find the site interesting and informative. If there is anything else you need to know about our legal services or our team, just contact us. Enjoy your visit! GM Wilson solicitors has been successfully managing the legal affairs of private and commercial clients for over 30 years. Based at offices in Wakefield and Barnsley we offer an excellent standard of client care, outstanding legal advice and a comprehensive range of value for money services delivered by legal specialists who are experts in their field.

read moreA Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables you (the Donor) to appoint an individual or individuals, whom you trust, as your Attorney, so that they can manage your financial affairs when you are no longer able to do so. This may be because you do not wish to, or because you are suffering from physical or mental incapacity. Your Attorney will then have the legal authority to pay your bills, manage your income and capital and generally look after your money and property on your behalf. This extends even to the power to sell your property.

read moreIf you have suffered an accident or a personal injury that wasn't your fault, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim. We can help you work out whether you have a claim and our experienced personal injury lawyers will make the claim process as simple and easy to understand as possible. We know that many people find legal claims stressful, particularly if you're suffering from illness or injury. We'll try to make it simple for you and provide answers to common questions such as "Can I claim?", "What are the chances of me winning?" and "How much compensation might I get?".

read moreBy making a will you can decide what happens to your property, possessions and other assets after your death. Although individuals do not have to make wills by law, it is the best way to make sure your estate is passed on to family and friends exactly as you wish. If you die without a will, your assets may be distributed according to the law rather than your wishes. When thinking about planning for death, you should also think about what would happen to you should you lose your mental capacity to make your own decisions.

read moreTo obtain a divorce you must have been married for at least one year and comply with strict rules of residence within England and Wales. The divorce is commenced by a petition, which contains basic information about the names of the couple, their addresses, the ages of any children and a statement that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. It will also state the "fact" on which it is intended to rely. The petition may include a claim for various forms of financial provision. Proceedings are commenced by 'lodging' the petition (and where there are relevant children, a statement of arrangements for the children) with the court, together with the marriage certificate and the court fee (unless you are exempt from paying this fee).