Private Client

Challenges Facing Court of Protection Deputies in 2025

Court of Protection deputies play a crucial role in safeguarding the interests of individuals who lack mental capacity to manage their affairs. However, as we move through 2025, deputies—whether professional, local authority, or lay (family)

Eloise Smith | 11th March 2025

Private Client

Sussex Solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, urges families to act now and plan ahead for upcoming changes to inheritance tax.

Families in the South East are being urged to take action to safeguard their financial future ahead of upcoming changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules. The latest budget announced a freeze on the IHT nil

Matt Parr

Family Law

Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System: A Welcome Step for Families and Practitioners

We understand that navigating the complexities of the family justice system can be overwhelming, especially navigating legal jargon, unclear deadlines and an abundance of paperwork. Whether you’re a parent, child, or involved in any family

Rebecca Robinson

Business & Commercial

Leasehold Update – The two year ownership rule has been removed

Matthew Pennycook MP has announced on 23 January 2025 that he has signed regulations to remove the two-year ownership rule for leaseholders of flats to extend their lease, and leaseholders of houses to extend their

Jo Ironside

Private Client

The Importance of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney: Lessons from Unexpected Circumstances

I read an article about Max George, singer of The Wanted, who revealed to The Sun Newspaper that he wrote a Will from his hospital bed before having surgery for a heart condition. Max George

Firm News

Mayo Wynne Baxter sees significant growth and strengthens position in legal sector

We are proud to announced a 7% increase in MWB’s revenue for the past financial year, taking the firm’s turnover to more than £13.5 million for the first time, thanks to organic growth and team

Dean Orgill

Private Client

Why Mayo Wynne Baxter stands out

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has recently published their findings on a very small thematic review of probate files across all types of legal practice and it evidences lack of supervision being a problem. The study

Matt Parr

Private Client

Giving gifts as a Deputy

When someone is appointed as a Deputy by the Court of Protection, they are given the responsibility of making decisions for a person (P) who cannot make decisions for themselves. A key area of focus

Eloise Smith

Private Client

Attorney Affairs

I read the recent BBC news article about a professional Attorney accused of mishandling his clients’ finances. As part of a team that specializes in Attorney Affairs who understand the level of trust our clients

Hannah Tolley

Family Law

Congested Courts and Delayed Hearings- Why not opt for a Private FDR?

We understand that the decision to end a marriage is one of the hardest a couple will face and it is not made easier by the prospect of having to ‘go to battle’ with one

Marwa Hadi-Barnes

Challenges Facing Court of Protection Deputies in 2025

Sussex Solicitors, Mayo Wynne Baxter, urges families to act now and plan ahead for upcoming changes to inheritance tax.

Neurodiversity in the Family Justice System: A Welcome Step for Families and Practitioners

Leasehold Update – The two year ownership rule has been removed

The Importance of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney: Lessons from Unexpected Circumstances

Mayo Wynne Baxter sees significant growth and strengthens position in legal sector

Why Mayo Wynne Baxter stands out

Giving gifts as a Deputy

Attorney Affairs

Congested Courts and Delayed Hearings- Why not opt for a Private FDR?

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