Making a Will – is the feeling Mutual?
What are Mutual Wills? Mutual Wills are a type of Will in which people decide to make Wills in similar terms and agree that in [Read more]
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Parent Alienation – What is it?
Whilst the act of parent alienation is recognised in Family Courts, by social workers and those working closely with children, there is no single definition [Read more]
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Divorce Myths Debunked
Throughout my years in dealing with divorces and separations, I have come across a number of common misbeliefs held by clients which need to be [Read more]
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Valuing an Estate for Probate and Inheritance Tax
A question that many clients often ask is how do you value an estate where someone has died for probate and Inheritance Tax and what [Read more]
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Who looks after your pet when you die?
According to a recent survey around 50%* of us own a pet in the United Kingdom. So it is not surprising that many of us [Read more]
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New hope for out of time Inheritance Act claims
On 30 July 2019, the Court of Appeal handed down its Judgment in the case of Cowan v Foreman which concerned a claim under the [Read more]
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Employment Law Update – August 2019
Recent Changes in Employment Law Payslip Changes On 6 April 2019 important changes to the rules on payslips were introduced. Namely: The right to a [Read more]
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Proposed Changes to Section 21 Notices
The process of obtaining possession of a rented property from tenants can be a fairly time-consuming and stressful experience for any landlord. Currently, landlords can [Read more]
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How Can I Fund My Litigation?
The prospect of litigation can be daunting, whether you are an individual or a company. Furthermore, considering how the litigation will be funded is likely [Read more]
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Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney – When is the right time to act?
Chris Kelly recently wrote an article for Age UK Essex about the importance of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney to ensure your personal wishes are [Read more]
