Estate Administration

It is an emotional and frequently overwhelming time following the death of a loved one.  If you are required to deal with the Estate after their death, there are several steps that you will need to take.  You will need to register their death, organise their funeral, collect in their assets, pay any debts, and then finally distribute the Estate.

Our Private Client Team can provide you with sympathetic advice during this time, and we can confirm whether a Grant of Probate is necessary to deal with the Estate or whether any Inheritance Tax is payable. Our Team can assist you where a loved one has died either with  or without a Will.  We can help with the whole administration process on your behalf, or we can simply make the application to the Court for the Grant to allow you to finalise matters yourself. 

If you have begun dealing with an Estate yourself but have found the process overwhelming, time-consuming or confusing, then our Team can assist you in finalising the Estate administration.  We can be involved as much, or as little, as you require.

You can also complete a confidential online enquiry at www.moyle.co.uk

One Year + Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send your CV to Linda Robinson at lrobinson@moyle.co.uk

Property Lawyer, Melissa Hubbard

Melissa has now been at E J Moyle LLP for 6 months working as a Solicitor within the Property Department alongside Lisa May and Rob Fawcett, and supported by our Paralegal and Assistants. 

Melissa has primarily been dealing with an array of residential conveyancing matters, from transfers of equity through to freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.  She has also assisted on aspects of commercial property in providing independent legal advice and dealing with lease assignments. 

Rob Fawcett, our Managing Partner and Head of Property, says “Melissa has already proved herself to be a capable and valuable member of the team”.

The Property Team has a wealth of knowledge on both residential and commercial matters, and we are committed to providing the best legal service that we can for our clients.

If you would like any advice in relation to your property matters, please let us know – we would be very happy to help you.

Alternatively, you can contact us via our website by completing our confidential online enquiry form www.moyle.co.uk

Local Firm of Solicitors

E J Moyle LLP was founded in 1971, and are based in Rustington and Littlehampton.  Rob Fawcett, Sharon Lyon and Sophie Careless-Shore are now the Partners at the Firm, each heading up their own Departments of Residential/Commercial Property, Family Law, and Wills/Probate respectively.  Between them they have a wealth of experience, and are supported by a Team of very skilled Lawyers and Support Team.

We aim to provide a quality service for all our clients and are very proud of the excellent reputation we have built up and now have across Sussex.  We are pleased that so many of our clients return to us, having been happy with the service we have provided over the years.

As a Firm we are passionate about trying to support local charities and businesses where we can and we have just renewed our adoption of a local beehive at SW Honey Farms.

If you require any legal advice now or in the future, please let us know and we will be pleased to help.

Alternatively, you can complete an online client enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk

Child Arrangements Order ("CAO")

CAO’s are designed to regulate with whom a child is to live with and/or spend time with.  Each CAO is decided on the circumstances of the individual family and what is in the best interests of the child(ren).  This is governed by section 8 of the Children Act 1989.

When parents separate or divorce it is important to prioritise the needs of any children.  A Family Lawyer can help parents to reach agreements on whom a child is to live with and spend time with.  When an agreement cannot be reached, there are a range of dispute resolution approaches that can be used to include mediation, collaborative law and arbitration, prior to making an Application to Court where a Judge will rule on child arrangements.

E J Moyle LLP Solicitors can provide expert advice and guide you through the options available in reaching agreement or where agreement cannot be reached, the Court process.

We can also advise in relation to divorce, separation, childcare proceedings, adoption, wardship, domestic violence and injunctions.

Our Family Team is based at 2A Broadmark Parade, Rustington, BN16 2NE.

You can also complete a confidential online enquiry at www.moyle.co.uk

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Your Will

The importance of having a Will cannot be overstated

If you die without a Will there is a risk that your Estate will pass to family members that you dislike, to unknown family members, or to the Government. By leaving a Will you record your intentions in a legal document allowing you to gift your Estate to your intended beneficiaries.

If you have young children, you can protect them by naming Legal Guardians for their care with Trustees to assist them, in the event of your death.

If you are married, you can benefit your spouse with a gift from your Estate and maximise the available Inheritance Tax exemptions in your Estate.

If you are unmarried, you can ensure that your partner benefits from your Estate (without including such provision there is no guarantee that your partner will be protected - there is no such thing as a ‘common law spouse’ under UK law).

By having a Will it removes any uncertainty relating to your assets and belongings. It allows you to include your funeral wishes, and provides guidance to your family/ friends at a difficult and emotional time.  

If you need any assistance or wish to make an appointment to discuss the preparation of your Will or your current Will, please contact:

Exciting News

The Partners at E J Moyle LLP are delighted to announce that Melissa Hubbard joined our Property Department at the end of March, and is based at Littlehampton.

As part of our continued plan for growth and development of the Firm, Melissa’s appointment is key to the expansion of the Department.  Melissa qualified as a Solicitor in 2019, and having worked in Brighton and Worthing, has gained a great deal of experience in residential and commercial property matters.  Melissa will be working alongside Rob Fawcett, Managing Partner, and Lisa May, MCILEX, and we aim to continue to provide clients and businesses in the local area with a 5-star service. 

Melissa said “I am excited to join E J Moyle and be part of a great team.  I will enjoy building up a good relationship with other professionals, endeavouring to keep the communication open between all parties with the aim to keep transactions as stress free as possible.”

Please feel free to contact us if you require any commercial or residential conveyancing legal services.

If you prefer, you can complete an online enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk

Melissa Hubbard

Solicitor, Property Department

Melissa joined the Firm in March, 2024, having qualified as a Solicitor in 2019. 

Having worked in both Brighton and Worthing, Melissa has gained experience dealing with an array of both residential and commercial conveyancing matters.

Melissa has a very good knowledge of the local area, as well as having a great working relationship with local Estate Agents and businesses. 

Email: mhubbard@moyle.co.uk

Bart Hunter

Assistant Paralegal, Property Department

Bart joined the Property Department at E J Moyle LLP in 2022, and is attaining a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to commercial property matters.

Bart completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Law along with his CILEX Fast Track Diploma in 2020, and a Master’s Degree in Law and LegalTech in 2022, and is now looking to complete the practical stage of his CILEX qualifications on his route to qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Email: bhunter@moyle.co.uk