Solicitors Founded 1881
	Mawdsleys was founded in 1881 by Mr Walter Mawdsley and is one of the longest-established firms in Southport. It has occupied its present prestigious premises on Lord Street since 1967. There is ample parking for clients visiting the office. As a general practice with established traditions the firm places great emphasis on the breadth and quality of its legal advice and on the level of personal service offered. The office makes extensive use of P.C.'s for word-processing, accounts, direct access to the banking network and the Land Registry and e-mail. There is a 6-line state-of-the-art digital telephone system. Mawdsleys offers assistance with a wide range of legal problems including conveyancing, landlord and tenant (both domestic and commercial), wills and probate, matrimonial, road traffic accidents and business affairs.	152 Lord Street Southport PR9 0QB   (Corner of Hill Street)   01704 537676   FAX 01704 500020   mail@152law.co.uk     Bereavement, divorce, and moving house are said to be the three most traumatic experiences which anyone can suffer. At times like these it makes sense to have the services of someone who will not only look after your interests but will do so with sympathy and understanding.
	Conveyancing is the process of transferring the ownership of property. The largest single cost on buying a property worth more than £60,000 is government stamp duty which starts at 1%. The rate increases on higher-priced properties. There will also be fees for searches (currently between £90 and £150 depending on locality) and for the Land Registry (the fee depends on the value of the property). The largest cost on selling will probably be the estate agent's fee. Contact Tony Burns or Charles Lawrence for details of the legal fees involved
This is the Last Will ...	Something like 70% of us die without making a will. This can cause both distress and financial problems to friends and family and lead to assets passing to remote relatives whom you may have had no dealings with for years or even to the State. A properly drawn will may help in reducing Inheritance Tax payable on a death. Contact John Lloyd for more details
	Members of the Law Society's Family Panel are committed to keeping up with developments in family law and to a non-confrontational approach in what can be a difficult and emotionally charged area. Contact Peter Murphy
	The Community Legal Service (CLS) is the new name for Legal Aid. The Logo is the quality mark for legal services awarded by the CLS. Mawdsleys holds a franchise from the CLS in family law and financial help with family law matters may be available. Contact Peter Murphy for more details
	As a member of Solicitors Financial Services Mawdsleys can offer investment services though a panel of major firms of Independent Financial Advisers. An important area for many clients is long-term care. Sometimes there may be an insurance-based solution but equally of concern is what happens to your house. (Mawdsleys is regulated by the Law Society) Contact John Lloyd or Tony Burns