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Areas of Law
The experienced Castleford solicitors
Lofthouse & Co offer legal services in several areas of practice, including civil litigation, power of attorney, employment and personal injury law and criminal litigation. We are the Castleford experts in commercial and residential conveyancing and have a long list of extremely satisfied clients who would have no hesitation in recommending us. Whatever kind of legal problems you may be having, you should contact us today to get the best assistance available. Give us a call on 01977 603347 or email admin@lofthousesolicitors.co.uk.
Alternatively, visit our offices in person at 16 Wesley Street, Castleford today.
Personal Injury Claims
Lofthouse & Co have represented Clients in all aspects of Personal Injury from Motor Insurance Claims to Accidents at Work and Industrial Injury, obtaining Counsels advice on settlements. We have also represented children obtaining the Courts approval in settlement of their claims.
Costs: Our costs are charged at £220.00 plus VAT per hour plus any disbursements.
Divorce & Family Law
Divorce and Ancillary matters such as contact and financial settlement require a degree of skill and understanding which comes from training and experience; financial implications of divorce such as Maintenance Lump Sum Orders, Property Adjustment Orders and Pension Sharing can be complex as well as stressful, we understand that. We always support our Clients but will give objective advice working towards the best outcome for them.
Costs:
Our costs are charged at £220.00 plus VAT per hour plus any disbursements. Our average fee for obtaining a Divorce is in the region of £500.00 plus VAT and the Court Fee, currently £550.00. This does not include any financial ancillary matters which are charged separately, client’s will be advised of future costs in relation to this, but the average is £1,500.00 - £2,500.00 plus VAT
Wills & Probate
A Will if wrongly prepared, not only does it fail to carry out the Testator’s wishes but could increase the costs of the Estate Administration. The benefits of a properly considered and written Will (no matter how simple) can avoid legal complications later and give Clients and their families’ peace of mind.
Costs for obtaining Probate:
Our hourly rate is £220.00 plus VAT per hour. The average costs of obtaining Probate are £500.00 - £600.00 plus VAT plus the Probate Application Fee (currently £155.00 for estates over £5,000.00) there will also be a small fee payable to swear an Oath, this is usually £5.00 plus £2.00 for any additional documents.
Costs for administering the Estate:
The average costs for administration of an estate is £1,500.00 - £2,500.00 plus VAT plus any disbursements. This will of course depend largely on the size and complexity of the Estate. Therefore a more accurate estimate of costs will be given once we have taken the client's full instructions.
Business Law
Lofthouse & Co have assisted businesses in the local area since 1992 offering advice and assistance with the drafting of Partnership Deeds, Disputes; Employment Law including Employment Contracts, Compromise Agreements and the Dismissal of Staff. We also offer advice upon and the drafting of leases, along with general legal/business advice allowing businesses to concentrate on their core activities leaving their legal problems to be dealt with by our lawyers
Costs: Our costs are charged at £220.00 plus VAT per hour plus any disbursements
Criminal Law
Lofthouse & Co offer representation on a private client basis.
Costs:
For a guilty plea (concluded in one hearing) the costs will be £400.00 plus VAT. If the matter goes to a second hearing (i.e. sentencing hearing) an additional £200.00 plus VAT will be incurred.
For a Trial:
Most Trials have an Initial Hearing the costs will be £400.00 plus VAT
The Trial Hearing (usually one day of half day) £900.00 plus VAT minus the Initial Hearing Fee
(costs include all preparation)
Conveyancing Services
Lofthouse & Co are Castleford's residential conveyancing specialists. For more information view our conveyancing fees below:
You must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland. More information please visit www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax
For Land Registry Registration fees please visit www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees