In what way does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in West Barnes? What am I being asked for?

In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations any West Barnes conveyancing firm will require proof of identity in all conveyancing matters. This is normally dealt with by provision of a passport and an original bank statement or utility bill evidencing where you live.

Under Money Laundering Regulations, conveyancing solicitors are required to check not simply the identity of conveyancing clients but also the origin of monies that they receive in respect of any matter. An unwillingness to disclose this will lead to your lawyer terminating their retainer with you, as clearly this will cause a conflict between the set Regulations and a refusal to disclose.

Your conveyancers are duty bound to notify the relevant authorities should they consider that any monies received by them may contravene the Money Laundering Regulations.

Have just purchased a probate house at auction in West Barnes. Conveyancing is needed. What are my next steps?

Now that you are legally bound yourself to purchase you should choose a conveyancing practitioner soon as you now have a pending a fixed date to complete the conveyancing. Every auction property will have a corresponding legal set of papers. This will include evidence of title and search results. In the case of leasehold premises the auction papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork pertinent to leasehold premises. You should give this to the solicitor instructed by you at the earliest opportunity. Do make sure that your finances are in place to complete the transaction on the set completion date.

As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am selling a property in Neath but I am based in West Barnes. My lawyer (based 260 kilometers from meneeds me to execute a stat dec before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in West Barnes to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you should not need to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in West Barnes