Guide to Buying a New Build Home
Understand the legal process, the issues to bear in mind and what to expect from your conveyancer when buying a New Build Home.
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Guide to Challenging a Will
Understand on what grounds you can challenge a Will, the process of challenging a Will and the requirements for Inheritance Act claims.
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The UK “Incapacity Crisis” – are you prepared?
Earlier this month, The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) published an article in relation to a new report from both Solicitors for the Elderly and Centre [Read more]
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Access to an Incapacitated Person’s Will
If you are appointed as an Attorney for Property and Financial Affairs via a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), then you will know that this [Read more]
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The importance of the Divorce Petition…
…and why it’s not that important who says what! The person starting a divorce is called “the Petitioner”. In their Divorce Petition, the Petitioner must [Read more]
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Do I need a Grant of Probate?
Most people dread the idea of having to apply for a Grant of Probate, but many have no idea what it actually is. Some assume [Read more]
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The 5 most frequently asked questions about Divorce
1. How much will it cost? The cost of lodging a Divorce Petition at Court is £550. The Petitioner must pay this Court fee but [Read more]
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The Residence Nil Rate Band
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Confucius The new Residence Nil Rate Band (“RNRB”) came into effect on 6th April [Read more]
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Is it time to update your Will?
Have you made a Will? Yes? That’s great, but is it up-to-date? Many people make their Wills, sigh with relief that they don’t have to [Read more]
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Inheritance Tax Update
Currently for Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) purposes, the first £325,000 of a person’s estate passes tax-free on death and any sum above this “nil rate band” is taxed [Read more]