Exam Success
I just wanted to say a big thank you to the Partners here at E J Moyle LLP for supporting me during my training to become a CILEX Law Graduate and to all members of our Firm for cheering me on throughout the highs and lows of the last 7 years.
I started the CILEX programme back in 2016 and sixteen gruelling exams later, I have at long last completed the academic programme to become a CILEX Law Graduate.
So much has happened during that time, not just to me but to all of us, and I really do feel that I have had the support of an amazing work family who I couldn’t have done it without.
I specialise in land law and conveyancing matters, and I look forward to working with you in the future.
Lisa May
MCILEX, Conveyancing Executive, Property Department
Grant of Probate
During the Covid-19 pandemic major changes were made to the process for applying for Grants of Probate. In most cases, a Grant of Probate is required to deal with an Estate where the assets exceed £10,000. This application is made by the Executors to allow them control of the assets, pay any liabilities and distribute the Estate.
In November 2020, the Courts Services introduced an online application process for most Estates, where the deceased had a Will - with several exceptions to online applications. If the exception applies, a paper application is needed.
Online applications were introduced for professional and non-professional applicants and coincided with the closure of local Probate Registries, increases in application fees, digitalised services and changes in legislation for Inheritance Tax. These changes signaled the most significant shift in the process for applying for Probate in the last 50 years.
The online system intended to make the application for a Grant of Probate more accessible to non-professionals can instead result in more complex issues regarding tax, tax exemptions and Trusts to be missed by non-professional Executors. This can cause problems for Estate Beneficiaries and Executors. An Executor is personally liable for an Estate.
If you have begun dealing with an Estate, but found the process overwhelming, or you have been notified that a paper application is required, or you cannot locate the Will - then our Team can assist you. We can address the areas which need your attention and finalise the application for Probate, conclude the Estate Administration, stress free. If you need assistance or wish to discuss the best way forward, please contact me on 01903-784447 or email scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk
About the Firm
E J Moyle LLP Solicitors were founded in 1971, and have offices in Littlehampton and Rustington. Our Partners are Sharon Lyon (Family Law), Sophie Careless-Shore (Probate and Wills) and Rob Fawcett (Commercial and Residential Conveyancing).
We provide legal services to individuals and businesses in the Sussex area, and are very proud of the personal service we are able to offer to all our clients.
Our Teams specialise in the areas of Property Law (residential and commercial), Family Law (separation, divorce, financial matters, children issues, and post and pre-nuptial agreements), and Private Client Law (Wills, Probate, LPA’s, Estate Administration, Estate Management, and Deputy Applications).
We take pride in the excellent service we are able to provide for our clients, which is based on the Firm’s ethos of a friendly, pragmatic and professional approach at all times.
We also care deeply about the environment and have strong ties with our local communities. E J Moyle LLP also supports as many local charities as we can.
If you have any legal requirements now or in the future, we would be happy to discuss these with you. Sharon, Sophie and Rob can be contacted by:
Telephone: 01903-725143
Email: litmail@moyle.co.uk
Or you can visit our website: www.moyle.co.uk where you can submit a personal online Enquiry Form detailing your legal requirements
We look forward to working with you.
Sharon, Sophie and Rob
Partners at E J Moyle LLP, Solicitors
Closure of Litigation Department
Over the last year, the Partners, Rob Fawcett, Managing Partner, Sharon Lyon, Risk and Compliance Partner, and Sophie Careless-Shore, Head of Private Client, have put in place a strategic plan for E J Moyle LLP which aims to promote and develop a niche law firm, offering niche legal services to clients and businesses across Rustington, Littlehampton, Worthing and the Sussex area.
With this is mind, the Partners have decided to close their Litigation Department from the end of February, 2023, and so will no longer be able to offer this service. This was a very difficult decision to make, and one which took a long time to arrive at, but it will now allow us to promote our niche services, with a Partner heading up each Department:
Rob Fawcett, Solicitor and Managing Partner, and Head of Residential and Commercial Property, offering legal services in relation to residential property and commercial property transactions of all types.
Sharon Lyon, Solicitor and Risk and Compliance Partner, and Head of Family Law, offering legal services in relation to Children matters, divorce, financial settlements, and pre-nuptial agreements)
Sophie Careless-Shore, Solicitor and Head of Private Client, offering legal services in relation to Wills, Probates, LPA’s, EPA’s and Trusts).
By offering legal services in these 3 niche areas, we aim to consolidate our already excellent local reputation, and continue to offer the high quality service that we have provided over many years.
The Partners look forward to welcoming past and existing clients back, and to working with new clients and businesses in the future.
Rob, Sharon or Sophie all look forward to hearing from you.
Rob Fawcett, Managing Partner
15th March, 2023
Sophie Careless-Shore
Solicitor/Partner, Private Client Department
Sophie is the Head of our Private Client Team.
Sophie qualified as a Solicitor in 2007 and joined EJ Moyle LLP in 2016, becoming a Partner in 2018.
Sophie specialises in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Deputy Order Applications and Administration of Estates. She can also provide advice relating to the residential conveyancing aspects to Private Client work.
Sophie is a local face having lived in the district/community all her life.
Email: scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk
Carol Emberson
Practice Manager
Carol joined the Firm in October, 1995, but left in December 2001. Carol then re-joined E J Moyle LLP in August, 2002, as our Practice Manager.
Carol’s role is to support the Partners, Fee Earners and Support Staff to assist the Firm in giving the best possible service to our clients.
Email: litmail@moyle.co.uk
Rob Fawcett
Solicitor/Managing Partner, Property Department
Rob is our Managing Partner and Head of our Property Team.
Rob qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and has practiced law in residential and commercial property, acting for both private individuals and companies in legal matters. Rob has considerable knowledge and expertise of dealing with complex and high value transactions in both residential and commercial property transactions.
Having previously been a Partner at a well-known local firm of Solicitors, and having taken a year out to travel and satisfy his travel bug, Rob joined EJ Moyle LLP in 2018.
Rob, as Managing Partner, leads the Firm in our strategy for development and maintaining our financial stability; he is always looking for ways for EJ Moyle to grow and to keep the Firm on track.
Rob can often be found out on the downs hiking and walking his dog.
Email: robfawcett@moyle.co.uk
Sharon Lyon
Solicitor/Risk and Compliance Partner, Head of Family Law
Sharon is our Risk and Compliance Partner and Head of our Family Law Team.
Sharon qualified as a Legal Executive in 1994 becoming a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1996. Sharon was admitted as a Solicitor on the 2nd January, 2008.
Sharon has been practising Family Law since 1991, and has extensive knowledge, having represented separating and divorcing clients having low, medium and high net worth. Sharon’s experience includes representing clients where businesses, companies, partnerships or sole traders may be involved.
Sharon’s expertise also extends to assisting with disputes concerning children, cohabitation disputes and Pre-Marital Agreements.
Prior to joining E J Moyle LLP in 2012, Sharon worked within a top 100 Law Firm.
Sharon supports the Managing Partner, and is responsible for the Firm’s Risk and Compliance.
Sharon enjoys her spare time travelling, walking her dog and dancing.
Email: slyon@moyle.co.uk
Lisa May
MCILEX, Conveyancing Executive, Property Department
Lisa began working at EJ Moyle LLP in 2007 in the Family Department and transferred to Residential Property in 2016 as Conveyancing Executive.
Lisa has passed 16 CILEX law exams since 2016, completing the CILEX Level 6 Diploma in Law and Practice in 2023, the final academic stage towards becoming a Legal Executive and is an Advanced Paralegal.
Email: lmay@moyle.co.uk
Tim Pitt
Consultant, Property Department
Tim was Senior Partner of the Firm until his retirement in 2021 since when he has assisted the Firm in a Consultancy capacity.
Tim has spent his professional life with the Firm initially as a Trainee under the guidance of Eric Moyle, and subsequently becoming qualified as a Solicitor in 1981 and a Partner a few years thereafter. His specialisms are in residential and commercial property as well as appointments as Court of Protection Deputy and as Professional Attorney under lasting powers for several private clients.
Sailing is Tim’s method of escape and he can often be found on his boat on the waters of the Solent or further afield as where the wind takes him.
