Five Minutes Spare | Butterworths Solicitors | Activity https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/members/butterworths-solicitors-2/activity/ Activity feed for Butterworths Solicitors. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:21:27 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 9814adfea278e4751fb4816b0d363be5 Butterworths Solicitors's profile was updated https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/32086/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:35:59 +0100 0 1d4c3d92b1162a7ab073495a6a1c5897 Butterworths Solicitors added the event Free Legal Advice Surgery to Kendal. https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/31998/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:27:09 +0100 0 23f2d18c4c04f9fceebde3c309256332 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Butterworths Solicitors https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/31996/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:48:09 +0100 0 e77f1ca9f817cfbb00f610a540ac5031 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Five Minutes Spare https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/?p=5148810 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:51:58 +0100 Our Very Own Matthew is taking a Hike! more specifically he is taking a hike up Helvellyn, The Classic Ridges of Striding and Swirral Edge. He is doing it all for a fantastic cause, which is to raise money for the […]

]]> d0b863eca27eaaa9cbaed441452a1084 Butterworths Solicitors posted an update in the group Cumbria: It’s Update your Will Week which runs between 28th March – […] https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/31728/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:22:30 +0100 It’s Update your Will Week which runs between 28th March – 3rd April. New research from SFE reveals 47% of people haven’t updated their will in more than five years. This means nearly half of wills in the UK are likely to be out of date.

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]]> 0 3bcd855f130ee0a806515cd02bd1961f Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Five Minutes Spare https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/?p=5148690 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:16:11 +0100 Half of Wills in the North of England are out of date – Our Very Own Kathryn Barnett SFE accredited solicitor calls for residents to review their wills ahead of “Update Your Will Week”Research commissi […]

]]> 2d0d0a16d06792a00eba270b44428f21 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Cumbria Deaf Association https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/30448/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:18:13 +0000 0 89af83c23c8381655cb8033bc8a16b0f Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Five Minutes Spare https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/?p=5107619 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:50:58 +0000 Have you considered who and how decisions would be made for you if you had an accident or became seriously ill? This could happen at any stage of your life, and without warning. Everyday tasks such as managing […]

]]> fab0914c2a28f2ec09cecd32756b0c0e Butterworths Solicitors's profile was updated https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29910/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:24:03 +0000 0 911958c428931d7161e0bf61321bb534 Butterworths Solicitors added the event Free Legal Advice Surgery - Grange-Over-Sands to Grange over Sands. https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29902/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:54:58 +0000 0 d304b47d43cb724e81dbda9af88c240c Butterworths Solicitors added the event Free Legal Advice Surgery https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29901/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:23:31 +0000 0 4b5da451accf690c257e7418997faf74 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Grange over Sands https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29900/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:14:39 +0000 0 7ea4a3b81a691d5c5e696491c1379b73 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Kendal https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29899/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:14:22 +0000 0 9c1d528101a9b5ff0d246bae5e14dc2b Butterworths Solicitors posted an update: again we are in hensingham today for free advice surgery for […] https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29683/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:29:42 +0100 again we are in hensingham today for free advice surgery for more info see the link below

Hensingham Free Advice Surgery – butterworths-solicitors.co.uk
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October 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Our Free Legal Advice Surgeries are coming to…

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]]> 0 5116b102e7e681972b2fb8409283a70a Butterworths Solicitors posted an update: again we are in hensingham today for free advice surgery for […] https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29682/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:29:39 +0100 again we are in hensingham today for free advice surgery for more info see the link below

Hensingham Free Advice Surgery – butterworths-solicitors.co.uk
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October 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Our Free Legal Advice Surgeries are coming to…

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]]> 2 d767c442ae8719b1966b019808373d78 Butterworths Solicitors and Lewis Walker are now friends https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29680/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:33:01 +0100 0 d5dd997918116443ed3c19e6aa81304b Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Cumbria https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29677/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:00:31 +0100 1 cb25b6f14e83caf0510f7511328beb77 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Brampton (Cumbria) https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29676/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:00:30 +0100 0 32706e95ac41126efef73de049e82b43 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Penrith https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29675/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:00:25 +0100 0 7a8698ceacc9fb7f410dafc1882e9904 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Longtown https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29674/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:00:23 +0100 0 7a8698ceacc9fb7f410dafc1882e9904 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Kirkby Stephen https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29673/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:00:23 +0100 0 eead393b9c54b2f4b98c53144bd616d6 Butterworths Solicitors joined the group Carlisle https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29672/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:00:14 +0100 0 2b27ef239f02a8921e487f922625c8e1 Butterworths Solicitors changed their profile picture https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29669/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:35:28 +0100 0 ff75b8453477990861900aa45a0d0a81 Butterworths Solicitors's profile was updated https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29668/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:30:14 +0100 0 06b0080e7ee836a7d64479686d714ade Butterworths Solicitors became a registered member https://www.fiveminutesspare.com/whats-new/p/29667/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:29:43 +0100 0 e8f8a3e55d4988ee104a295dc6b36bf3 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=11021 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:00:15 +0100 The emergency measures put in place to reduce the backlogging of court cases suggest that the government was wrong to close so many courts, MPs have said in a report on the impact of COVID-19. The Commons’ J […]

]]> 0 299d4beab4e7a7442ce229b533e26d38 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=10787 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:51:13 +0100 Starting this week, the Land Registry has said that they will accept electronic signatures that are witnessed for the transfer of property ownership, mortgages, and leases. This approach will pave the way for the […]

]]> 0 e59f73a28e0197ed9a63b812dc61c02e Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=10590 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:33:58 +0100 Wills can soon be witnessed over Skype or Zoom as the government overhauls probate legislation as a result of COVID-19. A new statutory instrument will allow Wills to be witnessed remotely here in England and […]

]]> 0 f53ab5b6b2d0441c6bc5b5419c53e716 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=10026 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:28:29 +0100 What is a lifetime mortgage?
A lifetime mortgage is a way to release tax-free equity from your home. As it is simply a loan against the value of your home, you retain the ownership. Once you clear any other […]

]]> 0 36b1d7ecb51c526e6c9674b836ecf15c Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=9737 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:22:19 +0100 The stamp duty holiday was announced by the chancellor not too long ago. Usually in England, you would be expected to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of a property’s price above £ […]

]]> 0 d9bf8795cf9de5006429cd0c4a218033 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=8991 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:18:14 +0100 From 24 July shoppers will be required to wear masks in shops and supermarkets or face a fine of £100. Face coverings will also be mandatory on public transport in Wales on 27 July. The same will not apply to […]

]]> 0 62eaecd506754fdc93c577022a24c127 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=7343 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:11:15 +0100 Many have been concerned about their health during the coronavirus pandemic. This has led to an influx in particularly vulnerable people making Wills and codicils. Whilst it’s easy to rush to put pen to paper it w […]

]]> 0 8a98718f8e7438e4d8aa591f6c070507 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=6820 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:32:15 +0100 The regulatory framework of cosmetic treatments
Cosmetic treatments are becoming commonplace as the industry develops. It’s clear that the regulation framework for these products is not working. Before the p […]

]]> 0 27c29c1fe988dc1dd1a4e60f192c6ce6 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=6289 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:07:14 +0100 Ministers face legal challenge after refusing an inquiry into the PPE deficit
Ministers are currently facing legal challenge after refusing to order an investigation into the shortage of Personal Protection […]

]]> 0 8af51e6b1e9ff831304d6e25619ad1c4 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=5573 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:43:51 +0100 The proposed legislation and how it affects divorces
Proposed legislation could be close to receiving royal assent as it makes it way through the next stage of Parliamentary procedure today. The Divorce, […]

]]> 0 9af40e4b0b7703d57478416f2bbe3fd2 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=5231 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:13:49 +0100 Why should I consider Equity Release?
Picture this, you are close to retirement and struggling for cash (or you simply want to a more comfortable requirement) and own your own home. Equity release is simply a […]

]]> 0 1d105cb05092d3547018266a64b9575e Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=4286 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:03:03 +0100 COVID-19 and the travel sector
Since the coronavirus emerged, there has been one theme prevalent amongst the consumer columns. That question is ‘why is my airline refusing to give me a refund?’ The answer is tha […]

]]> 0 51b572c0c3cfa305adc5d1e5e3cb4603 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=3841 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 11:08:31 +0100 The government announced in March that all possession proceedings would be halted to protect renters and those with mortgages until at least June 25. Since then, housing secretary Robert Jenrick has said that the […]

]]> 0 8df6e4545be4652abcefd2707dafe68d Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=2235 Thu, 28 May 2020 14:54:56 +0100 When multiple people own property or Land, this is known as being co-owners. 

There are two different types of Co-owners:

Joint Tenants and;
Tenants in Common

Joint Tenancy
In a Joint Tenancy, each […]

]]> 0 c7582ce28593155565326175b2980d31 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=2232 Thu, 28 May 2020 14:51:03 +0100 In this article, we will be discussing the different types of Trusts that can be applied when you are looking at putting your affairs in order.
When is it a good idea to set up a Trust?
Trusts can be used for […]

]]> 0 8bd78443b01ab8364071b73f5044bf41 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=402 Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:56:22 +0100  

What will happen if you don’t have a will?

 

If you have any assets and pass away without having a legally binding will in place, your assets will be divided by way of intestacy rules. These I […]

]]> 0 a92555beb9f4513c1f46aed8453b9dc0 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=391 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:04:47 +0100 What is Conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal term used to describe the legal and administrative work that is required to be carried out when transferring a property from one party to another.
How long can the […]

]]> 0 84253feaca0925a3cd6a52701dc3db78 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=282 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 20:36:50 +0100 Many Businesses face multiple challenges when it comes to the day to day operation of a company. These everyday challenges, are always time-consuming, so when something else comes up that isn’t necessarily part of […]

]]> 0 328768d652df41450efd0aac8d91b25c Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=304 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 20:27:01 +0100 What are cavity walls?

Cavity walls were first introduced into the UK in the late Nineteenth Century. They were presented as a method of tackling wind-driven rain for penetrating the solid brick walls of […]

]]> 0 3b8d80e49eed50b284c0c7825c210371 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=240 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:31:07 +0100 What is Professional Negligence?
 

Individuals and businesses can regularly require the assistance of a professional, individual or firm. The assistance could be to provide support and/or advice to achieve a […]

]]> 0 e61c61cbd91c06597d68123c0700a05c Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=221 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:46:10 +0100 Getting Help If Dementia and Alzheimer’s Occurs
Dementia is affecting more and more people either personally or impacting on close friends or relations. Currently, there is no cure and two-thirds of dementia ca […]

]]> 0 ce7535bdba77561ba95ae029de0a8260 Butterworths Solicitors wrote a new post on the site Legal & Financial Services http://www.fiveminutesspare.com/legal/?p=216 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:28:43 +0100 Japanese knotweed which was first introduced into the UK from Japan in the 1850s as an ornamental garden plant is now the Environment Agency’s number one invasive plant species. Although a large proportion of t […]

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