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A Will is one of the most important pieces of documentation a person can make in their lifetime. Drawing up a valid Will ensures that an individual’s assets are transferred to their loved ones or those that they wish as they intended, in the event of...
Going through a divorce and dividing up financial assets can be a difficult and emotionally challenging time for all parties involved. Once the divorce application has been submitted and provided that the application confirms that financial claims are to be...
It is often a common misconception that once a divorce is made final (previously known as absolute), this also means that any financial arrangements you and your former spouse have made together is also final and binding. This is not the case, unless the...
Divorce is never easy, and it can be especially challenging for business owners who have worked hard to build and grow their business. One of the key concerns will be whether or not the business is protected in the event of a divorce. Business owners are...
The short answer is yes. An adult child does qualify to be able make a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (‘the Act’). Whether that adult child’s claim has any prospect of success is another question...
You may be considering taking the next step in your relationship and committing to a legally binding partnership. However, it is important to be well informed about the options available to you in terms of choosing to be married or entering into a civil...
Having those initial thoughts and discussions when first deciding to separate, and how to separate, can be very daunting and worrisome, with many people wondering what happens with the mortgage on the family home and who will be responsible for paying it. ...
The BBC have reported that children have been forced into contact with fathers accused of abuse (including fathers who were convicted paedophiles). In all of these reported cases contained within the BBC’s investigation, the father had disputed...
For those dealing with someone’s estate after their death, the Inheritance Tax bill can come as a nasty shock. Some Inheritance Tax may need to be paid before a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration will be issued, which can sometimes create...
If you are a business owner, it is particularly important to have a carefully considered Will in place so that you can be sure your business will pass to the right people when the time comes. If you pass away leaving no valid Will, then there is a risk...
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