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Dealing with the estate of someone who has passed away can be complex and time-consuming. There are many reasons why you might want to use a solicitor or other legal professional for probate and the estate administration process. Personal Representative(s)...
A new bill aimed at speeding up and simplifying the registration of Lasting Powers of Attorney has been passed by Parliament. The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 became law on 18 September 2023.
In some cases, there may be advantages to refusing a gift left to you in a Will. This blog will explore what these advantages could be and how you might decline a legacy or pass it to someone else with a deed of variation.
Going through a divorce is naturally an extremely difficult time, potentially bringing up many conflicting emotions, and worries about the future. When you’re going through this challenging period, you are also likely to be concerned about the impact...
A Will allows you to determine what happens to your estate after you pass away, ensuring that assets are distributed to those that matter most. It is the role of an executor to oversee the distribution of assets to beneficiaries. But what happens if the...
In today's business landscape, contracts play a crucial role in helping to establish trust and maintain the smooth functioning of commercial transactions, whilst also protecting both party’s rights and entitlements. However, despite the best...
In modern Britain, it is becoming increasingly common for couples to choose not to marry. However, at present, couples who live together but are not married are not subject to the same legal rights as married couples. It is often a common misconception, that...
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...
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