Ware & Kay Solicitors announces new appointment

Leading law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors has added another Solicitor to its team in York with the return appointment of Bella O’Keeffe to its Wills & Probate Department. Bella brings many years of experience and knowledge on a broad range of matters.  These range from the preparation of Wills, creation of trusts, estate planning, taxation, Lasting Powers of Attorney (which help clients protect against the difficulties that arise with finances or personal decisions if mental capacity is lost), Court of Protection applications and care home fee planning and the administration of estates after someone has died. As a graduate of the University of Hull and the University of Law in York, Bella gained extensive experience and knowledge at Ware & Kay which she originally joined back in 2011 and qualified as a Solicitor in…

Ian Fisher celebrates 50 years with Ware & Kay

Ian Fisher, now a Consultant with Ware & Kay Solicitors with offices in York, Wetherby & Malton has recently celebrated 50 years with the firm as one of the leading Wills & Probate Practitioners in Yorkshire. Ian celebrated an evening with family and colleagues at a Greyhound Racing evening in Sheffield on 19th July where the firm sponsored a race called Ware & Kay – Fisher’s Nifty Fifty Fanfare!  Ian is the longest serving employee at Ware & Kay Solicitors. He joined the Wills & Probate department when the firm was known as Newbald Kay & Sons on 7th July 1969 at its office in Lendal, York. He studied law in evening classes at Leeds Polytechnic and later correspondence courses to complete his Chartered Legal Executive finals. He then went on to qualify as a…

New Head of Wills & Probate at Ware & Kay Solicitors

Leading Law Firm, Ware & Kay Solicitors has announced that Sian Foster, Solicitor has been promoted to Head of its Wills & Probate Team at its York office. This promotion is part of the firm’s ongoing strategy for the future.

Wetherby put on a classy display against title chasing Goole - 6th April, 2019

Michael Peach (Ware & Kay) with Danny Warden (First Team Captain) From left – Ian Arundel (Chairman), Michael Peach (Director, Ware & Kay) & Jonathan Hirst (Committee member) Man of the Match – Myles Oates (Wetherby) & Michael Peach

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Local Solicitor Johanne Spittle appointed to Ware & Kay’s Board of Directors

Expanding law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors (with offices in York, Wetherby & Malton) is delighted to announce the appointment of well-known leading litigation solicitor, Johanne Spittle as Head of the Litigation Department and to the Board of Directors. This appointment is part of the firm’s ambitious strategy for the future.

Make a Will Week 10 – 19th May, 2019

Making a Will and letting your family and friends know your wishes is vital, and it can be a lot more affordable than you think. Once again, we are offering you the opportunity to have a Will written in exchange for a donation to the Hospice. We are giving our time free of charge. Getting married or divorced, having a child, becoming grandparents or buying a house, can all be reasons to think about getting your affairs in order and making your wishes known. To take part, simply do the following: Contact us during Make a Will Week and we will arrange an appointment within a month. Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Write your Wills. There is no obligation to leave a legacy to the Hospice, but if…

Property boundaries and rights of access: what are they and why do they matter?

Boundaries determine the extent of any land or buildings you own.  They are, in simple terms, the line which separates your property from that of your neighbours. They may take the form of a wall, a fence, a hedge, a piece of barbed wire or even some other less noticeable feature, such as the edging of a driveway. So, what happens where you need to cross a boundary line to maintain or repair your property, or even to read your gas and electricity meters?  A recent court case considered this issue and highlights the importance of taking legal advice.  OUr  residential property expert with Pearsons & Ward in Malton explains more. ‘The case of Dickinson v Cassillas got the newspapers very excited.  Two neighbours locked in a 15-year battle about rights of access and the significance…

Ware & Kay Solicitors supports Wetherby Rugby Union Club

Leading law firm Ware & Kay, is proud to be supporting local Rugby Club Wetherby RUFC by sponsoring the home match against Goole RUFC on Saturday 6th April, kick-off 3.00pm, in their last home game of the season. Ware & Kay Solicitors enjoy a strong working relationship with Wetherby Rugby Club and are continuing to show their ongoing commitment by providing match-day sponsorship. Ian Arundel, Chairman of Wetherby RUFC said ‘On behalf of Wetherby RUFC I would like to extend a very warm welcome to our match day sponsors local Solicitors Ware & Kay. Ware & Kay have been loyal supporters of Wetherby both Senior & Junior sections for many years and their continued support is very much appreciated. Wetherby RUFC are expecting a tough encounter against Goole who have topped the league for most…

Ware & Kay Solicitors in Gung-ho Challenge

  Ware & Kay Solicitors will be taking on the Gung-ho challenge on 13th April to raise money for the Kyra Women’s Project based in York. The team of 29 is made up of staff from offices based in York, Wetherby & Malton, family members and friends. The route is 5K long and they will tackle some of the greatest inflatable objects ever designed. Kyra, which means “strong woman” in Slavonic, is the brainchild of Yvonne Copley and provides a space where women can go for advice or just breathing space. It supports women to help them overcome challenges to make changes in their lives. Yvonne Copley CEO at Kyra commented “Kyra is a supportive, friendly place aiming to help women from all backgrounds. Someone may be new to a city, have suffered a bereavement…