Disputes between families and friends over estates are becoming more common. In the final quarter of 2024, the Probate Registry received over 3,000 applications to…
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Why Inheritance Disputes Happen and How Wills, Trusts and LPAs Can Help Prevent Them Why Inheritance Disputes Happen and How Wills, Trusts and LPAs Can Help Prevent Them -
Can You Change or Cancel a Lasting Power of Attorney? What You Need to Know Can You Change or Cancel a Lasting Power of Attorney? What You Need to KnowAs solicitors who have been supporting individuals and families for over 70 years. We know first-hand that circumstances rarely stay the same. Relationships change, health…
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LPA and Dementia: Why it’s Important to Plan Ahead Early LPA and Dementia: Why it’s Important to Plan Ahead EarlyFinding out that a loved one, whether a family member or close friend, has dementia can be deeply challenging. It is hard to see someone…
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Renters’ Rights Act Renters’ Rights ActRenters’ Rights Act The Renters Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, marking the most significant reform to renters’ rights and short-term…
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Marriage Value Abolished: High Court Upholds Leasehold Reform Act Marriage Value Abolished: High Court Upholds Leasehold Reform ActThe High Court has handed down its long-awaited decision in Arc Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund & others v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…
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How to Prioritise Children’s Wellbeing During a Divorce How to Prioritise Children’s Wellbeing During a DivorceDivorce is one of the most difficult experiences a family can face, not only for the couple involved but also for any children caught in…
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A Guide to Wills, Trusts and Probate A Guide to Wills, Trusts and ProbatePlanning for the future can feel daunting, but it is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and those you…
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When HMRC Comes Knocking… (Directly to your bank account!) When HMRC Comes Knocking… (Directly to your bank account!)HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reintroduced a hard-hitting tool to tackle unpaid tax: the ability to take money directly from a debtor’s bank account….
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Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5% – What it Means for Homebuyers Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5% – What it Means for HomebuyersFor the first time since September 2022, average two-year fixed mortgage rates in the UK have fallen below 5%. The current average is now 4.99%,…
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What Is Conveyancing and Why Is It So Important? What Is Conveyancing and Why Is It So Important?Whether you’re buying your first home, selling a property, or remortgaging, conveyancing is a key part of the process. It can feel overwhelming, especially if…
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Revoking a Will: What It Means and Why You Might Do It Revoking a Will: What It Means and Why You Might Do ItLife is full of changes, marriage, parenthood, divorce, new assets, and each one can prompt a serious rethink of your estate planning. Revoking a Will…
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Gifted Deposit? Here’s What Solicitors (and Lenders) Need to See Gifted Deposit? Here’s What Solicitors (and Lenders) Need to SeeWith the average first home in the UK now costing roughly £311,034, it’s no surprise that many buyers are turning to relatives for support. While…