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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
As the seasons begin to change and thoughts of chasing our recycling bins around the garden in stormy weather start to fade, many of us will turn our thoughts to planning for the rest of 2024.
Ellisons Legal
Lasting powers of attorney ("LPAs") came into force on 1 October 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. There are two types of LPA: property & financial affairs and health & welfare.
Withers LLP
Following Jeremy Hunt's announcement at the Spring Budget on 8 March 2024 that he would reform the taxation of non-UK domiciliaries, current non-doms and those thinking...
Ellisons Legal
Inheritance disputes are on the rise, with just under 400 probate cases reaching the Courts in the first 9 months of 2023, but this does not even scratch the surface.
Ellisons Legal
Recent estimates from within the industry have shown that as many as 10,000 people in England and Wales are challenging Wills every year.
Ellisons Legal
There are a number of misconceptions around what does and doesn't constitute ‘Matrimonial Property', which can make it confusing both for couples intending to marry...
Blaser Mills
If you are considering challenging the validity of a Will, you may wish to consider issuing a caveat.
Ellisons Legal
Sir Michael Gambon, famously known to play Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, died in September 2023. His death has raised various questions into the administration...
Ellisons Legal
This week is Update Your Will Week (4th–10thMarch), an annual campaign hosted by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers.
Gorvins Solicitors
As a parent of a child with disabilities or severe learning difficulties, you'll be well aware of the increased care and support your child requires on a day to day basis.
McLane Middleton, Professional Association
You are on the witness stand in the Probate Court in a will or trust contest, your right hand raised as you get sworn in, readying to testify about a will or trust you prepared decades ago.
Withers LLP
Forward-looking family businesses have demonstrated remarkable resilience around the world, empowering them to weather market volatility and commercial shifts.
W Legal
The Ministry of Justice (‘the MoJ') released their consultation paper on 15 December 2023 (‘the Paper'), challenging the current system surrounding Wills and igniting a pivotal discussion...
Thomson Snell & Passmore
The Building Safety Act 2022 (the act) came into force last summer. The act attempts to tackle some of the safety issues in high-rise buildings, following the Grenfell disaster in 2017.
Blaser Mills
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to put off important tasks, and writing a Will is often one of them.
Weightmans
It is important the financial arrangements arising from a previous remarriage are resolved before a party remarries.
Gunnercooke
One of the most frequent questions we are asked about when clients approach us considering to make a Spanish Will, is whether Spanish law and Spanish Tax rules will apply to their assets...
DMH Stallard
The once lawful practice of remotely witnessing Wills, a measure introduced amidst the coronavirus pandemic, is to be removed due to a surge in contentious inheritance disputes...
Lanyon Bowdler
Welcome to The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales.
Gunnercooke
In the realm of cross-border succession, the European Union has sought to streamline the legal process through the implementation of Regulation...
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