DIY Divorce
You may have read in the Times this week that recent research has found that in the past five years, ‘DIY Divorces’ has risen from 35% to 57% […]
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Couples and Lasting Powers of Attorney
The recent news articles about presenter Kate Garraway reminded me how important it is to get Lasting Powers of Attorney in place for couples. You may be aware […]
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Conveyancing Standards Bill
Earlier this month, a motion for leave to bring in a Bill for Conveyancing Standards had its first reading in the House of Commons. The Bill aims to […]
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Landlord & Tenant Update
The Covid pandemic continues to cause problems across the country and the residential rental sector is no exception, whether you are a landlord or tenant. Should you need […]
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Surely Public Liability Insurance should be compulsory
It is compulsory for a car user to have motor insurance and in the event they cause an accident, their insurance pays for the damage and compensates any […]
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Probate – Can I do it myself?
It has recently been well publicised that applications for a grant of probate can now be submitted by individuals online. We have found that this, along with the […]
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We recommend that you think seriously about taking on the role of an executor. If in doubt get advice from a professional before you start taking on any of the responsibilities.
I’ve been appointed as an executor, what do I need to do? It can be quite daunting to find out you’ve been appointed as an executor after […]
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How has Coronavirus impacted upon Landlord and Tenant disputes and what can you do during these unprecedented times?
The housing market has recently been re-opened by the Government, which means it is prime time for new tenants and purchasers to begin the hunt for their forever […]
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Successfully claimed for mis-sold PPI? You could you be owed thousands in further redress
In the run up to 29th August 2019, you will no doubt have heard of the looming deadline to make a claim regarding your mis-sold PPI and the […]
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Discretionary Will Trusts – Please don’t ignore them!
In 2007 the HMRC introduced the ‘transferable nil rate band’ for married couples. This meant that when the first spouse passed away and left everything to their husband […]
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How old do you think you’ll be when you lose capacity?
It may seem like a daft question and “hopefully never” I hear you say, but did you know that every 90 seconds someone is admitted to the hospital […]
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Is a Simple Will Right For You?
I recently had some clients that started the conversation by telling me they just wanted simple wills, each to each other and then on second death all to […]
