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27-10-2011 11:50:50 in General by Admin
Nicola Fowkes was invited to join The Women in Business Network (‘WIBN’) and is a founder member of the WIBN Taunton Group.
The WIBN organisation is for local business women who wish to gain new business opportunities through collaborating and sharing business contacts.
Nicola is the only Solicitor member of the Taunton Group and attends these events on a mont...
08-09-2011 11:10:08 in General by Nicola Fowkes
As part of the budget in March this year it was announced that the Government would introduce a lower rate of inheritance tax for people leaving charitable legacies of 10% or more of their estate when they die.
In order for that gift to be exempt from inheritance tax, the charity must be a qualifying charity established in the European Union or some other coun...
08-09-2011 10:42:04 in General by Admin
What a successful month!
Throughout the month of July, Milford and Dormor offered discounts on all Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. There was a notable increase in enquiries and instructions.
Discounts were offered to people of all ages and it was an overall great success.
Milford and Dormor intend to run many more promotional months throughout this year and...
31-08-2011 17:25:10 in General by Nicola Fowkes
Solicitors for the Elderly fears thousands of people are putting themselves at risk of being cheated by unscrupulous salesmen who offer to write their wills but who are not adequately qualified, trained or insured.
Last month the UK’s Legal Ombudsman highlighted dangers of using Will writing companies to Make Wills. This week The One Show also called for Will writing to be r...
31-08-2011 17:21:19 in General by Admin
On 3rd May 2011 members of the firm were invited to attend Bishops’s Palace, wells for an evening of exquisite food and wine courtesy of the Institute of Cancer Research.
The evening was set in the beautiful Palace grounds where wine was served on the lawns followed by dinner in the great hall.
The Institute invited a handful of firms from the Somerset area th...
31-08-2011 17:20:06 in General by Nicola Fowkes
On Saturday 21st May 2011, the Ilminster office opened its doors to the general public inviting new and existing Clients to meet with the firm’s Legal Advisers.
The morning started at 9am and finished just after 1pm. Free tea, coffee and snacks were available to all who attended.
Members of the firm were overwhelmed by the amount of people who attended the eve...
31-08-2011 17:18:24 in General by Admin
A special thanks to all local businesses in the Ilminster and Chard area who attended our Breakfast Meeting on 16th February at the Shrubbery in Ilminster
It was a great opportunity to so show our appreciation to all who have and continue to support the firm. Many professionals had the opportunity to meet and network over a wonderful cooked breakfast (continental for those with small...
31-08-2011 17:15:27 in General by Admin
On 25th January 2011 Milford & Dormor sponsored an evening at Chard Bowls Club where staff and their partners teamed up with club members and enjoyed numerous games of indoor bowls followed by a wonderful spread and raffle courtesy of the Club.
Whilst good fun was had by all, needless to say the Milford & Dormor team are in need of some serious practice in readiness ...
31-08-2011 16:37:52 in General by Admin
Nicola Fowkes joins Milford & Dormor
AS SEEN IN THE VIEW FROM: LYME REGIS on 16th February 2011.
HAVING qualified as a solicitor in October last year, former Woodroffe School pupil Nicola Fowkes has joined the law firm of Milford and Dormor.
Nicola studied Law and French at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and spent a year studying Belgian law at L’univers...