Cohabitation Awareness Week

Hundreds of unmarried couples in York & Yorkshire are at risk of losing everything if the relationship breaks down. Robert Bellhouse, Family Solicitor at Ware & Kay has called on unmarried couples in York & the Yorkshire area to take action to protect themselves, as they could be vulnerable if the relationship breaks down. Robert Bellhouse Family Solicitor from Ware & Kay made the call as part of a national Cohabitation Awareness Week that is being led by Resolution, who campaign for a fairer family justice system. Cohabitation Awareness Week aims to raise awareness about the lack of rights that exist for unmarried couples who live together. There are about 7 million people in the UK living in this type of relationship, making this the fastest growing family type in the country. Robert explained that…

Ware & Kay Solicitors Sponsors Tadcaster Albion Football Club

Ware & Kay are delighted to be supporting Tadcaster Albion Football Club once again by sponsoring their forthcoming fixture against Skelmersdale United on Saturday 21st October. Ware & Kay have enjoyed a strong working relationship with Tadcaster Albion over the years.  As well as sponsoring the match Ware & Kay have also shown their commitment by purchasing a Ware & Kay brand board for the perimeter of the football field throughout the 2017-2018 season. Tadcaster Albion Football Club Manager, Michael Morton said "We would like to thank Ware & Kay for sponsoring the game against Skelmersdale United.  This is a great example of a local club and local business working together for the benefit of local sport.  Our squad are all working hard and hopefully we can put together positive results, starting with Saturday's match. …

Ware & Kay Sponsored Tadcaster Albion

Ware & Kay supported Tadcaster Albion Football Club by sponsoring the fixture against Skelmersdale United on Saturday 21st October.  Unfortunately Tadcaster Albion lost only their second home game in the Evo-Stik North this season, as they were beaten 2-1 in a hard-fought match. David Hyams, Director for Ware & Kay who chose Pete Davidson as the man of match said "We were thrilled to accept the opportunity to sponsor Tadcaster Albion and had a great afternoon.  The team really did well but despite some clear-cut chances to equalise Tadcaster Albion lost their home game.  We certainly wish the team and the rest of the club every success in the future and will be following their progress closely."

Ware & Kay Financial Services Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Ware & Kay Financial Services is proudly celebrating its tenth anniversary on 16th October, 2017 marking a decade of growth, innovation, and professional advice. Ware & Kay Financial Services has established a footprint in the Yorkshire area and continues to expand its reach.  The firm has also expanded the scope of its services, covering everything from Investment & Inheritance Tax planning to Pensions Advice, Long-term care planning and equity release. Speaking about the milestone, Owen Thomas, Director and Chartered Financial Planner said "Striving for excellence in everything we do and the passion and determination of our team to exceed expectations have been the pillars of our continued success. At Ware & Kay Financial Services, we take great pride in our clients and the people who have contributed to the success and the growth of the…

Will Writing Scheme 2-13 Oct 2017

How does our Will Writing Scheme work? We have offered to give both our time and expertise for free to support York Teaching Hospital Charity's Will Writing Scheme. It's really simple to take part: 1. Contact us between 2nd and 13th October 2017 to make an appointment. Be sure to mention York Teaching Hospital Charity Will Writing Scheme. We have limited availability so please book early to avoid disappointment. 3. Complete the pledge form in this leaflet and hand it to us at your appointment. 4. At your first appointment we will discuss your intentions and then draft your Will. 5. You will need a second appointment within 6 weeks of the first to approve, complete and sign your Will*. There is no charge from us* for writing your Will however we ask that you…

Local Solicitors Complete Three Peaks Challenge For Charity

A team of 28 volunteers representing Ware & Kay Solicitors (with offices in York, Wetherby & Malton) raised £2,691.59 for the Charlie Mortimer Fund by climbing Yorkshire's Three Peaks on 24 September. The team was made up of staff, family members and friends aged between 13 and 70 and saw all participants putting their fitness, stamina and organisational skills to the test by climbing the mountains of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. A total ascent of around 1,585 metres over 25 miles was walked, scrambled, climbed and run in less than 12 hours. The Charlie Mortimer Fund was founded following the unexpected death of Charlie, a young boy from Malton, on the 15th August 2009. Charlie had undiagnosed MCADD, a rare genetic condition where the sufferer has problems breaking down fat to use as an energy…

Trekkers Tackle Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge For Charity

Staff from Ware & Kay will be aiming to tackle the three highest mountain peaks in Yorkshire in less than 12 hours in aid of the Charlie Mortimer Fund. A team of 30 from Ware & Kay Solicitors, which is based in York, Wetherby & Malton, will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 24th September.  The team is made up of staff, family members and friends aged between 13 and 70.  The route is 24.5 miles long and will see them climb the mountains of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough - a total ascent of around 1,450 metres! The Charlie Mortimer Fund was founded following the unexpected death of Charlie on the 15th August 2009, a local Malton child.  Charlie had undiagnosed MCADD, a rare genetic condition where a person has…

Our Solicitors And Staff Attend Training To Become Dementia Friends

Ware & Kay Solicitors has been given expert advice on understanding dementia, and how to help people living with dementia. Staff attended an Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Friends information session at Ware & Kay offices in Wetherby, run by Karen Leaf from Wetherby in Support of the Elderly.  Dementia Friends is a charity which is working to change our perception of dementia and how we think, talk and act about the condition.  The charity is about learning more about dementia and the small ways we can all help - from telling friends about the programme to visiting someone you know living with dementia. Wetherby in Support of the Elderly is a registered charity organisation that aims to improve quality of life for the over 60s by providing community based activities, information, help and support. Laura Schofield…

Peter Lawrence From Ware & Kay Solicitors Retires After 47 Years

Peter Lawrence, a Consultant for Ware & Kay with offices in York, Wetherby & Malton was today marking his retirement after 47 years. Peter celebrated an event with friends, colleagues, clients and business contacts at the Ware & Kay offices at Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, York, on 16th August.  He has built up a long and distinguished reputation as one of the leading Commercial Property, Planning & Agricultural Lawyers in Yorkshire.   Having qualified in 1970, Peter came to North Yorkshire in 1972 and was a partner in a country town practice for 30 years followed by practising as a Sole Practitioner for 8 years.  He has been a highly valued member of the firm since the merger of his practice with Ware & Kay. Peter said "I have seen and experienced many changes…

Yorkshire Law Society Triathlon Challenge Fund Raisers

York, 22nd July, 2017 Peter Kay, David Hyams, Andrew Little, David Kershaw, Laura Schofield and Owen Thomas successfully completed a 'Super Sprint' Triathlon at Castle Howard on Saturday 22nd July as in aid of Huntington's Disease Association as part of a fund raising initiative organised by Pamela Precious, current President of the Yorkshire Law Society. Peter Kay, Owen Thomas & Laura Schofield formed one relay team and David Hyams, & David Kershaw & Andrew Little formed the second relay team.  Each team respectively completing a 400m open water swim in the Great Lake at Castle Howard, a 23km cycle race over the Howardian Hills and a 4km run and finished 3rd and 4th respectively out of 7 teams.  Other relay teams co-ordinated by the Yorkshire Law Society included Harrowells, Andrew Jackson, Dere Street Chambers…