Carr and Co Solicitors

Carr and Co Solicitors

Solicitor in Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1LA

Claimed
About the Business

Carr & Co Solicitors are a leading law firm in Newcastle and Northumberland specialising family law, employment, probate, conveyancing, wills and divorce.

We have an experienced, capable and helpful team of specialists who will assist you every step of the way. Carr & Co has been established since 1984 and we employ a dedicated team of people across three sites in Blyth, Morpeth and Newcastle. Each office deals with all aspects of our work, so please feel free to contact the branch that which is most convenient for you to visit.

The Directors of Carr & Co are keen to communicate that we are a friendly practice who are genuinely focused on the needs of our clients. We will listen to you and we will do all that we can to help you. We are committed to providing a quality legal service and excellent client care as demonstrated by Carr & Co being one of the top 5% of solicitors firms in the country to be awarded the Lexcel Practice Management Accreditation from the Law Society. This quality assurance is only awarded to solicitors who meet the highest management and customer care standards. We undergo rigorous independent assessment every year to show that we meet standards of excellence.

Business Services
Wills & Probate

Wills & Probate

The importance of making a Will is essential and each Will is personal to you to ensure that your assets pass to your loved ones. If you die without a Will your assets will be divided according to the letter of the law. By making a Will your wishes take effect and your estate will go where you want, not where the law dictates. Even if you are married, your spouse may not benefit from the whole of your estate.

It may also shock you to know that if you live with your partner without marrying or entering into a civil partnership then if you die without a will then your partner, save for in certain circumstances, will not benefit from any of your estate. If you die without a Will and you do not have a spouse or blood relatives your entire estate may go to the Taxman! If you have children under eighteen and the other parent is also deceased, if you fail to appoint a legal guardian in your Will (which is a simple process) it may mean that the Courts decide upon someone who you may not have wished for looking after your children.

Carr & Co will assist you with how you wish your Estate to be divided upon your death. Carr & Co will also assist you in establishing the approximate size of your Estate and advise you upon ways in which the possibility of future Inheritance Tax might be reduced. If you need to go into a Residential Care Home the Local Authority will assess your assets and you may be required to pay privately for your own care. Whilst legislation is constantly changing we can advise as to how any charge may be reduced.

If you have an existing Will then it is important you ensure it is up to date and reflects any changes in your circumstances such as marriage, separation or divorce which could result in your Will being invalid or lacking. We can discuss any changes and whether it is appropriate to renew your will or amend it with a Codicil. We offer fixed prices and as part of our service offer free safe storage of your Will. Contrary to popular belief, Wills do not cost the earth and can be done in less than a week.
Family Law

Family Law

Carr & Co are one of the leading Family Law Solicitors in Newcastle and Northumberland, with offices in Gosforth, Morpeth and Blyth. Any family dispute or breakdown is distressing and could result in the loss of your partner, children, home, pension and other assets. Carr & Co are committed to finding the best solution for you, aiming to resolve issues amicably and sympathetically. We are able to offer you a wide range of services to help you through this difficult time. We will consider the options that might be most suited to you and we can provide a mediation service, collaborative law approach or the more traditional approach. We are also able to assist you with any referral to other family services such as counsellors.

We give advice and representation where needed on divorce, relationship breakup, financial claims, domestic violence injunctions and disputes concerning your children whether by your partner or other family members or by intervention from Social Services. We will handle your case with sensitivity and care. We have experienced specialists who can provide one-to-one support when you need it most. Our family law team will take time to listen to you, explain to you your options and we are committed to finding only the best outcome for you.

We will offer you expert and affordable solutions on all family law matters. For most cases we are able to offer fixed fees without any hidden costs. Click on the links to the right to find out more information: We also offer Legal Aid for family law cases where the client is eligible.
Location & Hours

2 Fountain House, New Market

Morpeth, NE61 1LA
Write a Review
Share