
Personal chattels in Wills explained
Personal chattels are personal possessions such as furniture, the contents of your home and cars. Also referred to as tangible moveable property, personal chattels are
Polly joined CP Law Solicitors in March 2021 and qualified as a solicitor in March 2024. She began her legal journey in 2016 obtaining her undergraduate and master’s degree in law whilst also working for legal teams beginning in 2018.
Polly’s experience is in Private Client work, wide ranging from Wills, Court of Protection matters both Lasting Powers of Attorney and Deputyship and Estate Administration together with experience in Dispute Resolution.
Polly in her spare time, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, having her two cats at home and watching football and Formula One racing.
Personal chattels are personal possessions such as furniture, the contents of your home and cars. Also referred to as tangible moveable property, personal chattels are
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