Team Rutters wore pink today to support Breast Cancer Now’s - Wear it Pink Day, in a bid to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Now, is the UK’s largest breast cancer charity, who are dedicated to funding research into the devastating...
Harriet Burt graduated in 2016 and completed her Legal Practice Course this year. She started her training this month. Harriet said, “I am so excited to be starting my training contract. I have been at Rutters for 2 years now and I am looking forward...
Matthew Billingsley our private client solicitor is also a General Committee Member at Dorset Law Society. He has written a piece for the Bournemouth & District Law Society magazine. Read it to find out more about Dorset Law Society and why it is important to...
It is always wise to get legal advice if you are separating from your partner or getting a divorce as to the legal consequences for you so you can make sure issues are resolved rather than leaving issues unresolved and keeping your fingers crossed that...
A great day at Gillingham and Shaftesbury show. The sun even put in an appearance which was a relief. It was lovely to see so many exhibitors and people at the show. Rutters sponsored the Suffolk sheep classes a photo of the winning Suffolk Ewe and...
You may have heard in the news that there is an increase in property fraud. Given that a person’s property is most likely to be their biggest asset, people do relatively little to prevent property fraud, it is little wonder criminals are targeting property owners. So,...
Our very own leading lady, Charlotte Lilley, was in March’s edition of Dorset Magazine as one of Dorset’s influential business women. Charlotte Lilley is our Commercial Solicitor, she has worked in house at Hall & Woodhouse and in High Street firms and has the experience to...
Catharine Morrison is running the iconic London Marathon on the 23rd of April to raise money for the charity Sense. This fantastic charity helps support people who are deafblind, have sensory impairments or complex needs, to enjoy more independent lives. Catharine has been training hard...
A current hot topic in the news is the increase in probate Court fees which are due to come into effect from May 2017. Currently, a £215 flat fee applies if probate is applied for by friends or family, or £155 if a solicitor completes the...
The long standing saga of Ilott v Mitson began in 2007, following which it has continued to develop interest amongst legal advisors and the public alike due to its impact on the principle of testamentary freedom (i.e. whom people can decide to leave their estates to...
