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.

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…

Martin House Make a Will During May

Leave your legacy to help us continue ours. If, like many other people you have been putting off writing your Will, this is your chance to put that right. Ware & Kay Solicitors has teamed up with Martin House to give you the opportunity to have your basic Will written for just £60 or £110 (inc. VAT) for a pair of basic matching (mirror) Wills - a considerable discount on their usual price. Legacies are vitally important to Martin House. In fact, they make up more than a quarter of our entire voluntary income, meaning the cost of caring for one in four of our children is covered by gifts left in Wills. Over half of UK adults have not made a Will. It's not always easy to think about what might happen when…

Malton and Norton Victorious

Malton & Norton were victorious against Pocklington on Saturday 26 January, 2019 MALTON & NORTON 33pts POCKLINGTON 24pts A THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE VICTORY! Man of the Match was Tom Foan.               

Pearsons & Ward Solicitors supports Malton & Norton Rugby Union Club

  Leading law firm Pearsons & Ward Solicitors, is proud to be supporting local rugby club Malton & Norton RUFC by sponsoring the home match against Pocklington on Saturday 26th January, kick-off 2.15pm. Pearsons & Ward (part of Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd with offices in Malton, York & Wetherby) enjoy a strong working relationship with Malton & Norton Rugby Club and are continuing to show their ongoing commitment by providing match-day sponsorship. William Browne, Chairman of Malton & Norton RUFC said “A big welcome to Pearson Ward to the Gannock once again for what promises to be a great local derby match between two competitive sides in North One East. Traditionally this has always been one of the toughest encounters in the calendar and Malton are due some revenge on Pocklington who took the…

Keeping the farm going after divorce

Divorce is rarely straightforward, but it can be especially complicated when a farming business is involved. The main priority for farm owners will be to keep the farm running during the divorce process and securing its future viability. But this can be tricky when emotions are running high and livelihoods are at stake. Preserving the business Farms are traditionally handed down through generations, and usually the expectation when a farmer gets married is that the farm will stay in the family. This often means that the farm not only holds a commercial value, but also a strong emotional significance for the farming spouse, who may be keen to keep it post-separation to preserve the business for future generations. Yet, the non-farming spouse who may have made a significant contribution to the running of the farm, as…

Five reasons to use collaborative law in a family dispute

  When a relationship breaks down, it can be one of the most distressing events many of us will have to endure. There can be a lot to sort out; family finances, arrangements for children and who stays in the house. Most people assume that the only way to end their marriage or formalise a separation involves a visit to court to let a judge make those decisions. Robert Bellhouse Family Solicitor at Ware & Kay in York & Wetherby explains that there is another option, called collaborative law, which offers an alternative option than going to court. “By choosing a collaborative approach, you & your former spouse/partner will both instruct a collaborative lawyer who will support you during a series of meetings aimed at resolving matters amicably.” says Robert. Robert’s top reasons to choose a…

Best wishes for Christmas & New Year!

Everyone at Ware & Kay would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Ware & Kay staff have become Dementia Friends

Ware & Kay has supported training of over 20 members of its York Office staff to become Dementia Friends, in support of an Alzheimer's Society initiative. There are more than 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today (March 2018 statistics - Alzheimer's Research UK), representing 1.3% of the UK population.  The number of people with Dementia is expected to grow rapidly and by 2051 it is projected to exceed 2 million. Ware & Kay is very keen to encourage all staff to develop the necessary skills to engage and work with those affected by dementia together with their relatives and carers.  The interactive Dementia Friends sessions were led by Dementia Friends Champion Fiona Gilbert, a volunteer for Dementia Friends.  The sessions enabled staff to learn about what dementia is, how it affects those living…