Writing a will is something which many people put off for as long as possible, presumably because it reminds them of their own mortality. Here at Higgins Miller, however, we’ve seen, time and time again, the chaos that can be caused when somebody dies without setting down exactly how they wish the estate they leave […]
The power of attorney is a phrase which describes a legal mechanism whereby a person nominates another person to handle their affairs in the event that they are no longer able to do so. There are numerous reasons why you may find yourself in this position. It could be caused by an accident, disability or […]
The work we do as probate solicitors plays a small but significant part in easing the pain and distress caused by the loss of a loved one. Whilst the greatest impact of such a loss is bound to be emotional, there’s no escaping the practical and bureaucratic issues which arise. Dealing with the estate which […]
As Christmas approaches we accept that the last thing on most people’s minds will be seeking legal advice, but the truth of the matter is that problems requiring such advice can still arise no matter what time of year it is. As family law experts, we also know full well that the stresses and tensions […]
We realise that the last thing most people want to be thinking about as Christmas approaches is having to seek legal help. Dealing with the kind of issues which require the expert advice and assistance of a solicitor is stressful enough at the best of times, but having to do so amidst the work, noise, […]
From the outside looking in it might be easy to presume that the primary focus of any solicitor is to take a case to court and win a victory for their client. At Higgins Miller, however, we don’t work like that. Our aim is always to do what’s best for each individual client, and in […]
Last Saturday the Higgins Miller team once again took on another challenging Obstacle Race, this time it was Tough Sh!t. The Tough Sh!t obstacle race was staged at Altcar Training Camp in Southport, where we faced another gruelling 10k run, although this time the obstacles were, on the whole, slightly easier than those we had […]
Last Saturday the Higgins Miller team took on the challenge of the Bear Grylls Survival Race 2016 at Tatton Park. It was tough. It was challenging. But everyone in the team not only completed it … we actually enjoyed it! Once again the team consisted of Mark Higgins, his wife Maria, Office Manager Cara Rodriguez, […]
After completing Tough Mudder in August the team have decided to take up another challenge … this time tackling the formidable Bear Grylls Survival Race on Saturday 24th September at Tatton Park. To complete this challenging 10K course the team will have to overcome 35+ obstacles and 4+ unique BG Survival Challenges in a series […]
When a relationship breaks down, whether it’s a marriage or a civil partnership, the emotional stresses are matched only by the practical implications. Here at Higgins Miller we offer calm, up to date and relevant advice on all issues around family law, specialising in areas such as prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, special guardianship and divorce […]