Over recent years, contested probate claims have been on the rise. In 2019, there were 188 claims made with the Court, up from 128 the year before. This is not counting the countless cases which are settled outside of Court. Claims under the Inheritance (Provision
When you are business or an individual who is entering into a contract, you will want it to be completed as soon as possible. However, there are always risks when entering into these agreements and time will need to be taken to ensure the content
How do I get a divorce? How do I get a divorce? This is a question often asked by those going through marital breakdown. You can make the application yourself, or you can instruct solicitors to do this for you. It can be done as
Sensible Divorcees Put Personal Animosity Aside – Court of Appeal Ruling Any lawyer will tell you that it is far better for divorcing couples to agree how their assets should be divided, rather than fighting it out in court. However, a Court of Appeal case
Can somebody contest my Will if they haven’t been included in it? Zoe Davis | Trainee Solicitor Despite having a Will, there is a chance that your Estate can become contested. But there are steps you may want to consider to help
Why is it important to have a professionally drafted Will? Liz Woodward | Wills & Probate Executive When a solicitor takes your instructions to prepare your Will, even though you may not realise, they will be assessing your capacity to give those
Can I return goods during the Pandemic? Sophie Wilson | Paralegal The current restrictions mean many non-essential retailers are closing across the UK, and therefore you may not be able to return your purchase. However, quite helpfully, a number of retailers are
What to do if you want to move out of a shared house? Ruth Jewell | Head of Litigation & Dispute Team With house prices ever increasing it can be beneficial for people who are not married to share the cost
Do separated couples need to check with each other before taking their Children on holiday? Radmila Balac | Partner | Family Solicitor Most people at this time of year start to turn their thoughts towards summer holidays, and this year appears to be
What does it mean to be appointed as someone’s Attorney? Emma Longstaff | Associate Solicitor In the year of 2019 to 2020 917,550 Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”) were registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (“OPG”), taking the total of
