Exeter

Free legal surgery and coffee morning in West Hill

Event Date: 
03/05/2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
West Hill village hall

People living in and near West Hill can call in at the village hall on Tuesday 3rd May to discuss a range of legal matters for free over tea, coffee and cake.

Staff from East Devon law firm Beviss & Beckingsale will be holding an informal legal surgery from 10am until midday. There’s no need to pre-book - simply pop in for advice from an experienced and friendly team.

The team will be on hand to advise on Residential and Commercial Property; Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney; Pre-Nups, Cohabitation Agreements, Divorce and Child Contact matters; Dispute...

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