Waugh & Co was established in 1840. The founders of the firm were C H Waugh and E J Waugh who between them held most of the prominent positions in the town including the post of Registrar of Births Marriages and Deaths and Clerk to the County Court and Magistrates Court. They were closely involved in the formation of the Haywards Heath and District Building Society and in the early days acted for the Cuckfield Rural District Council.
The original founders of the Firm laid the foundations of a practice which has since been pleased to serve generations of clients in Mid Sussex and further afield. Our aim is to provide all our clients, whether private or corporate, with a professional, efficient and friendly service.
We offer a range of services including Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, the Preparation of Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney, the Administration of Estates, Court of Protection Applications and the Management of Elderly Client's Affairs.Although the firm has a modern outlook we still strive to maintain the core values of integrity and client care established by the original founders of the firm.
The original founders of the Firm laid the foundations of a practice which has since been pleased to serve generations of clients in Mid Sussex and further afield. Our aim is to provide all our clients, whether private or corporate, with a professional, efficient and friendly service.
We offer a range of services including Residential and Commercial Conveyancing, the Preparation of Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney, the Administration of Estates, Court of Protection Applications and the Management of Elderly Client's Affairs.Although the firm has a modern outlook we still strive to maintain the core values of integrity and client care established by the original founders of the firm.
Services
Buying, selling or renting a property is one of the most important transactions you will face during your lifetime.
It is therefore important that, from the very beginning, you seek proper legal advice.
Our experienced Residential Property team strives to provide clients with a helpful and professional approach to make the process as seamless as possible.
It is therefore important that, from the very beginning, you seek proper legal advice.
Our experienced Residential Property team strives to provide clients with a helpful and professional approach to make the process as seamless as possible.
We are often instructed to assist elderly clients in dealing with their day to day affairs.
This can include a complete management service or we can offer advice and assistance as and when it is required.
These arrangements are often carried out in conjunction with the appointment of one of the members of the firm as Attorney under a Power of Attorney.
We can include assistance in making tax returns and liaising with investment advisers on the management of investments and can make arrangements for regular payments of bills such as residential home fees.
This can include a complete management service or we can offer advice and assistance as and when it is required.
These arrangements are often carried out in conjunction with the appointment of one of the members of the firm as Attorney under a Power of Attorney.
We can include assistance in making tax returns and liaising with investment advisers on the management of investments and can make arrangements for regular payments of bills such as residential home fees.
Making a Will is an important part of providing peace of mind and future financial security for your family and dependents.
We can advise on the use of trusts for tax planning, asset protection or to safeguard and ensure that your chosen beneficiaries ultimately benefit from your estate.
We are also able to provide guidance on charitable giving and all aspects of agricultural and business property.
Where appropriate we are always happy to work alongside your accountant or financial adviser to ensure that your Will or Trust arrangements dovetail in with your overall financial planning.
We can advise on the use of trusts for tax planning, asset protection or to safeguard and ensure that your chosen beneficiaries ultimately benefit from your estate.
We are also able to provide guidance on charitable giving and all aspects of agricultural and business property.
Where appropriate we are always happy to work alongside your accountant or financial adviser to ensure that your Will or Trust arrangements dovetail in with your overall financial planning.
Whether you are an Executor or the next of kin, at Waugh & Co Solicitors we can provide practical guidance to help you deal with the administration of someone's estate.
We handle estates both large and small and we are familiar with the process where a client dies with assets in a foreign jurisdiction, owns a business or agricultural property or has complex financial investments.
Our probate team offer a caring and helpful service at what can often be a very sad and emotional time.
Our aim is guide the family through the process in as smooth a way as possible and with the minimum of distress.
We handle estates both large and small and we are familiar with the process where a client dies with assets in a foreign jurisdiction, owns a business or agricultural property or has complex financial investments.
Our probate team offer a caring and helpful service at what can often be a very sad and emotional time.
Our aim is guide the family through the process in as smooth a way as possible and with the minimum of distress.
Whether you are buying or taking a lease of a Commercial property which you intend to use for the purposes of your business or you are purchasing as an investment for your future we can help to guide you through the complexities of the transaction.
If you are the owner of a Commercial Property and wish to sell it or to let it to a tenant we can also assist in preparing the necessary documentation including preparing and advising you on the terms of a new lease.
We will liaise with you and your Agents in the process and will explain the process and the way in which the law relating to business property and business leases will affect you and the outcome you wish to achieve.
If you are the owner of a Commercial Property and wish to sell it or to let it to a tenant we can also assist in preparing the necessary documentation including preparing and advising you on the terms of a new lease.
We will liaise with you and your Agents in the process and will explain the process and the way in which the law relating to business property and business leases will affect you and the outcome you wish to achieve.
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