Dealing with Blended Families in your Will
- James Proctor
- 1 Oct 2021
- Law Blog
- Wills, Trusts & Probate
It is not uncommon for people to form new relationships, where one or both parties already have children from a previous relationship. Where those couples own a property together, they are often keen to ensure that their respective (sometimes unequal) contributions eventually pass to their own children rather than to the co-owner and then potentially to the children of that co-owner.
Read morePOSSESSION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FROM 1 OCTOBER 2021
As outlined in our earlier articles, there have been significant changes in recent months to the way in which landlords can obtain possession of residential properties in England.
Read moreWORLD ALZHEIMER’S MONTH - September 2021
- Anna O'Mara
- 6 Sep 2021
- Law Blog
- Wills, Trusts & Probate
It’s time to recognise and discuss the impact of dementia. September 2021 is the 10th World Alzheimer’s Month. This is a month which seeks to raise awareness and highlight issues faced by people living with dementia.
Read moreDivorce and the ‘Silver Splitters’
- Ellie Jones
- 29 Jul 2021
- Law Blog
- Divorce & Separation
There has been a marked increase in the number of over 60s divorcing in recent years. The financial consequences of a divorce at any time can be significant, however, there are some very important issues to consider for those spouses who divorce later in life.
Read moreThe Whiplash Tariff and the RTA Small Claims Protocol
The 31st May 2021 saw the introduction of the new RTA Small Claims Protocol (‘the Protocol’) and the new Whiplash Tariff.
Read moreNo fault divorce to end the ‘blame game’ is delayed
- 10 Jun 2021
- Law Blog
- Divorce & Separation
It has been announced this week that the biggest reform of Divorce Law in over 50 years is being delayed until at least April 2022.
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