52 Station Road, Westminster Chambers, Llanishen, Cardiff
Postcode:
CF14 5LU
Solicitors in Cardiff
At Youngs, our aim is to give the best legal advice to our clients and provide a service that is second to none.
We are an independent family-owned legal practice established in 1980.
We opened our office in Cardiff in 1984, since which time we have expanded the practice to provide a comprehensive and excellent service to meet the needs of our growing number of clients.
Our dedicated team of solicitors is experienced in many aspects of the law, enabling Youngs to help you with most legal matters.
What are our free legal surgeries?
Do you have an issue where you need legal advice but worry about the cost?
Do you need a quick chat about a recent legal problem you may have experienced?
We offer an informal 'drop-in' surgery on a Tuesday evening to provide initial legal advice. We can advise you if you 'have a case' without any obligation to proceed.
Our free surgery is held between 5.15 - 7.15 on Tuesday evenings.
If you would like to have an informal chat with one of our solicitors about a legal matter that may be troubling you,
The issues arising from the breakdown of any relationship can be difficult and distressing. At Youngs we have two experienced family lawyers – Mrs Toni Young and Mr John Young who are able to deal with these issues in a sensitive and practical way.
We can advise you about:
Divorce/Separation
Domestic Violence and Injunctions
Children Issues – Residence and Contact, Specific Issue Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders
Financial Disputes
Cohabitation Agreements
Property Disputes arising on the separation of non-married couples
Civil Partnerships
Adoption
You can talk to us in confidence about these matters and we can help you to resolve all the issues involved.
Toni Young is a member of the Family Panel of the Law Society and of Resolution (previously the Solicitors Family Law Association), whose Codes of Practice encourage a non-confrontational approach, if possible
We have considerable experience in advising small businesses on a variety of legal issues and can advise on all aspects of employment from drafting of employment contracts to appearances before Employment Tribunals. Here are a few of the areas of the law which we can advise on:
Unfair dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal
Maternity Rights
Discrimination – racial, religious, sex and age
Redundancy
Compromise Agreements
Youngs Solicitors can also advise on other areas of the law which could affect your business such as:
Debt Collecting
Leases and Transfers
Licences – Liquor, Food, Music & Entertainment
Holiday disputes are becoming ever more common and we can assist where clients have been injured on holiday or have a dispute with the holiday provider whether over accommodation or other aspect of the holiday arrangements.
Over 58 million UK residents made visits abroad in 2001 and of these, over 38 million were holiday visits. Inclusive tours accounted for over 53% of the total number of holidays and air inclusive holidays, some 43%.
The package holiday therefore dominates the holiday industry.
How often have you heard a friend or relative talk of the “holiday from hell”? Accommodation may not have been as described in the holiday brochure; personal injury may have been sustained whilst on holiday. Is it possible to sue for compensation and if so, whom?
The law relating to holidays can be confusing but we can offer advice on a number of topics such as:
The Package Travel Regulations
What is a “package holiday”?
Legal Status of the Travel Brochure
Liability of Travel Agents
Air and Sea Travel
Accidents abroad
Tailor-made Holidays
Internet Sales
Motoring offences
Conveyancing
Wills, Probate & Inheritance Tax Planning
Is your Job in danger by the loss of your driving license?
Is your H.G.V. Business in jeopardy?
We specialise in motoring related offences and can help you with:
“Totting “ procedures
Disqualification – the Courts have in many cases a discretion whether or not to disqualify and/or for what length of time
We presently undertake publicly funded criminal work (Legal Aid). However, with the substantial changes due in the funding of criminal work, we will probably in the near future cease to do so.
However, because of “means-testing”, most working people will either be excluded from public funding or will have to make a major financial contribution to their legal costs.
At Youngs we are happy to agree a fixed fee at the start of a transaction or a scale fee to suit the nature and complexity of the matter.
We at Youngs pride ourselves in providing a service which takes the stress out of moving home. We aim to ensure that your house move proceeds as quickly and smoothly as possible. Furthermore, Youngs have an extremely competitive fee structure - why not ask us for a quote today?
Our services include:
Purchase and Sale of Property
Remortgages
Purchase of Freeholds
Purchase of Council Houses
Tenancy Agreements
Equity Release (releasing the capital tied up in your home)
Deeds of Gift
Preparation of Leases
What will HIPS mean for me?
From June 2007, it will be compulsory for every seller to provide to the purchaser a HOME INFORMATION PACK (HIP) which at present will include the title to the property, plans, local water and environmental searches and an Energy Performance Certificate.
HIPs should be prepared BY THE SELLER BEFORE THE PROPERTY IS MARKETED and we at Youngs will be able to provide clients with HIPs at this early stage of the transaction quickly and efficiently.
Our team of solicitors is experienced in advising on Wills, Trusts and Probate and offers the following services:
Making a Will
Making a Living Will
Inheritance Tax Planning
Deeds of Gift
Court of Protection Issues
Enduring Powers of Attorney/Lasting Powers of Attorney
Local Authority Residential Charges
Variation of Wills and Estates after death
Administration of Estates – Probate
We are able to advise on asset management during a person’s lifetime or on death and where there are issues caused by mental incapacity.
Remember that if your Estate (including the value of your house) is likely to be more than £285,000 (soon to rise to £300,000), your executors may liable to pay Inheritance Tax of 40% on the excess over that figure. For example, an Estate valued at £400,000 will attract Inheritance Tax of 40% on £115,000, which equates to £46,000.
Employment law
Accident & injury claims
Notary Public
We have advised clients, both individual and corporate, on a variety of employment issues since the practice was set up in 1984 and have acquired considerable expertise in this area of law.
We can provide advice on the following:
Drafting of Contracts of Employment and Service Agreements
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures
Disciplinary Hearings
Unfair Dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal
Redundancy
Compromise Agreements
Discrimination – racial, religious, sex and age
Maternity Rights
Maternity/Paternity/Leave and Flexible Working
Our solicitors have considerable experience in this field and offer a friendly and sensitive service at a time which can be a stressful and anxious one for the client. We involve our clients in all stages of the claim both before and after court proceedings are issued.
We can deal with claims relating to:
Car accidents
Accidents at work
Acting for clients who have slipped, tripped or fallen
Exposure to Asbestos
Exposure to loud noise
Vibration White Finger
Repetitive Strain Injury
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Claims for victims of crime
Motor Insurers Bureau claims for clients where the other driver is not insured or cannot be traced.
We offer a 'NO WIN - NO FEE' service so that you will not have to outlay money if you lose the case.
On the other hand, you may be entitled to fnding from your trade union or you may have legal expenses cover under your motor or household insurance policies.
Whatever the position on costs, you will recieve 100% of your compensation.
We also offer a free initial interview to assess your claim and are able to arrange a home or hospital visit at your convenience
A Notary is a qualified lawyer and member of the oldest branch of the legal profession in the UK. Notaries are appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and are subject to regulation by the Office of Faculties. There are approximately 850 Notaries in England and Wales.
How can a Notary help me?
The work of a notary includes the preparation and execution of legal documents for use abroad and acknowledging the authenticity of deeds and documents.
Notaries administer oaths and statutory declarations and also execute powers of attorney to buy or sell property. The work of a notary is therefore particularly important if you are buying a property abroad and you require a power of attorney to authorise a local solicitor or agent to act on your behalf.
If you would like to learn more about Notaries and what services they provide, please contact Lyndon Brain who will be happy to arrange a free consultation
Elderly Care
We at Youngs have developed particular expertise in advising elderly clients on a wide variety of issues such as estate planning and problems that may arise with the onset of physical and/or mental impairment.
We specialise in Court of Protection issues and Enduring Powers of Attorney and can represent elderly clients, many suffering from dementia. Our work involves liaison with family and carers of elderly clients, who are physically or mentally infirm and we recognise the need to adopt a sensitive approach in our dealings with such clients.
We can help with the following:
Wills
Living Wills
Inheritance Tax Planning
Probate including variation of Estates after death
Administration of Estates
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection Issues
Deeds of Gift
Equity Release (releasing the capital tied up in your house)
