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15^th September 2026

Meet the team: Richard Higham, senior conveyancing executive

Richard heads up our conveyancing department, drawing on his extensive experience to help the buying and selling process run as smoothly as possible.

Mother doing homework with her two children who have child arrangement order in place. — 10^th September 2026
Separating after the summer? Top 10 child arrangements questions answered
The return to routine after summer can bring difficult decisions into focus. Our Altrincham family solicitors answer common questions about child arrangements after separation.

Mother and daughter discussing the probate process. — 13^th August 2026
A step-by-step guide to the probate process
Managing a deceased person's estate comes with complex legal responsibilities during an already challenging period. This guide walks through every step of the UK probate journey, explaining how to register a death, handle Inheritance Tax, and apply for legal permission to distribute assets.

12^th August 2026
Lydia Keeley joins Hill and Company
We’re pleased to welcome Lydia Keeley to the Hill and Company team.

look through a door into a new home — 23^rd July 2026
What does a conveyancer do?
Buying or selling a home is a complex process and to help you navigate it, you will need to instruct a qualified solicitor or conveyancer to handle the legal side of the transaction.

6^th July 2026
Kacy and Charles qualify as solicitors
Congratulations are in order for Kacy Porter and Charles Barrand, who have both been admitted to the roll of solicitors following completion of their training contracts with Hill and Company.

29^th June 2026
Hill and Company fundraises for Prevent Breast Cancer and The Christie Charity
We were delighted to take part in the recent Paint Altrincham Pink event, organised by Altrincham BID, with our team wearing pink to help raise awareness and support Prevent Breast Cancer.

Young couple sat on sofa — 2^nd June 2026
Cohabitation agreements: what they cover and when you need one
In England and Wales, cohabiting couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples or civil partners. The idea of "common law marriage" is a myth. Living together for a long time, or having children together, does not automatically give one partner rights to the other's property, pension or finances when the relationship ends.

12^th May 2026
Hill and Company in the media
Our team has recently been featured in the Law Society Gazette & Today's Family Lawyer.

Elderly couple sat on park bench — 12^th May 2026
Looking after elderly and vulnerable clients in our community
Hill and Company has been providing legal services to those in our community and surrounding areas for more than 170 years. What makes us unique is our commitment to ensuring that our elderly, vulnerable and disabled clients’ wishes are known and complied with and their voices are heard.

Divorce - wedding cake cut in two — 12^th January 2026
Divorce month: what to do if you’re thinking about a separation
January is often described as “divorce month”. Year after year, it is one of the busiest times for enquiries about separation and divorce.

Couple on wedding day leaving church with confetti — 2^nd October 2025
Six life events that can impact your Will
Creating a Will is crucial to ensuring your wishes are upheld and your family is provided for when you pass away. Usually, there is a significant period of time between creating a Will and your estate being passed on, which means that circumstances can change and life events can occur which can alter its validity or mean that you need to update it.

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