Giles Wilson

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At Giles Wilson we want to help people and we firmly believe that, by giving you a better understanding of the legal system, we really can make a difference.

We regularly work with clients who could have saved time, effort and money if they had consulted us earlier – simply contact us today and our team will be ready to help you get the right result for your case.

PLEASE NOTE: The content included on this page is for general information purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice on any specific matter. If you would like to discuss how any of these issues may affect you, your family or your business, please contact the Giles Wilson team – we’ll be happy to help.

Did you know... there is no such thing as a ‘common law wife’?

Either you are married or you live with someone, but the law does not recognise the concept of a common law wife. People often think that if they have cohabited for a number of years, they automatically acquire certain rights but this is not the case. For more information on this and related issues, simply contact us today – we’ll be happy to help.

Did you know... although we have ‘testamentary freedom’ in the UK, which means you can leave your estate to whomever you wish, your will can still be challenged?

Certain categories of people can challenge your will on the basis that the will does not make reasonable financial provision for them. For more information on this and related issues, simply contact us today – we’ll be happy to help.

Did you know... despite your legal expenses insurer asking you to use a solicitor who is on their panel, you are legally entitled to appoint whichever solicitor you like, under the policy?

At Giles Wilson, we can help you with any claim. For more information on this and related issues, simply contact us today – we’ll be happy to help.

Did you know... a husband or wife does not automatically ‘inherit’ the whole of their spouse's estate?

Many couples take this for granted, but could be putting their future financial security at risk. For more information on this and related issues, simply contact us today – we’ll be happy to help.

Did you know... not all title deeds are registered and the original deeds can be vital?

At Giles Wilson, we store such documents in our safe, free of charge. For more information on this and related issues, simply contact us today – we’ll be happy to help.

Did you know... the rules of intestacy (i.e., if you die without a will) don't recognise cohabiting couples?

That means the deceased's estate won't automatically pass to the survivor. For more information on this and related issues, simply contact us today – we’ll be happy to help.

Did you know... each local authority has their own admission criteria in school admissions and that the criteria needs to be checked for its lawfulness when considering an appeal as it may be discriminatory?

Most parents do not think to challenge these criteria, but it can affect decisions you make regarding your children and their education. For more information on this and related issues, simply contact us today – we’ll be happy to help.