Do I need an executor for a will?
No one ever likes to think about dying and the need to make a Will. However, it is important to have a plan in place to make it as easy as possible for the loved ones you leave behind. Having a Will...
View Article6 reasons equity release may be the right option for you
Equity release is becoming more popular than ever, reports the Equity Release Council, with 20,397 customers unlocking £936m of property wealth in the last three months alone. So why do people...
View ArticleDo I have to give my engagement ring back after divorce?
When you give someone an engagement ring, it’s a promise of forever. But what happens if forever doesn’t pan out? Engagement rings are increasingly more and more expensive. So what happens if the...
View ArticleWhat is an executor?
It is usual to appoint at least one executor in your will. But what is an executor? What is an executor of a will? An executor is a person who has legal responsibility to deal with your property and...
View ArticleWhat is a valid Will?
It is great if you have a Will in place! However, many people think once they’ve got one, that’s it. But you should make sure that your Will is actually valid. There’s a set of criteria that you need...
View ArticleDo I have to give my engagement ring back after divorce?
When you give someone an engagement ring, it’s a promise of forever. But what happens if forever doesn’t pan out? Engagement rings are increasingly more and more expensive. So what happens if the...
View ArticleCrackdown on drivers using mobile phones
Rob Jones, Associate Solicitor for our Serious & Catastrophic Injury team, discusses the nationwide campaign to encourage drivers not to use their mobile phones on the road. Between 15th – 28th...
View ArticleWhen is it a good time for collective enfranchisement?
At the last estimate, there were over 4.2 million leasehold properties in the UK, with flats accounting for over two-thirds of this. But how do you know it’s the right time for you and other...
View ArticleDo pedestrians always have right of way on roads?
The short answer to this question is no. As summer approaches and we strap on our activity trackers to stride out and count those steps, it is a good time to remind ourselves how to observe the law...
View ArticleHow much can I claim for a motorcycle collision?
Unfortunately, road traffic collisions do happen but motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than the drivers of cars, vans and lorries for the following reasons: Motorcyclists are far less likely to...
View ArticleDo I need a Lasting Power of Attorney if I’m married?
A Lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a very important and useful document to have in place for anyone, not just the elderly. What is an LPA? The government website defines an LPA as: “a legal document...
View ArticleHouse prices on the rise in nearly half of all regions in England & Wales
Regional house prices continue to grow despite the current political climate, according to the latest data from Rightmove. House prices by 4% in Wales, 3% in the West Midlands, 2.6% in the North East...
View ArticleI want to take my child abroad on holiday. Do I have to get my ex’s permission?
The weather is starting to heat up and we’re edging towards the summer months. Many of us will be dreaming of hotter climes and thinking of taking our children away abroad for a week in the sun. But...
View ArticlePassing on wealth to family – what are the rules around Inheritance tax?
You’ve worked hard all your life and you want to ensure your family benefits from all of that hard work. So what is the best way to leave money and property to your loved ones without having to...
View ArticleHouse prices on the rise in nearly half of all regions in England & Wales
Regional house prices continue to grow despite the current political climate, according to the latest data from Rightmove. House prices by 4% in Wales, 3% in the West Midlands, 2.6% in the North East...
View ArticleWhat is a property chain?
If you’re house-hunting then you’ve more than likely come across the words “chain.” This will include “no chain” or “short chain” or even a “long chain”. A property chain is the connection between...
View ArticleNew Business Team Support, Manchester
Why work for us? With a first class reputation within the legal industry, you will join a team of hardworking and highly experienced legal experts who are dedicated to providing a high quality and...
View ArticleFamily Law Solicitor 3-5 year PQE Solicitor
Why work for us? With a first class reputation within the industry for Private Family legal work, you will join a team of hardworking and highly experienced legal experts who are dedicated to providing...
View ArticleFamily Law – NQ Solicitor/Legal Executive/Senior Paralegal
Why work for us? With a first class reputation within the industry for Private Family legal work, you will join a team of hardworking and highly experienced legal experts who are dedicated to providing...
View ArticleSpinal surgeon investigated by BBC in Coventry, Warwick and Northampton
BBC news programme highlights concerns regarding surgery performed by a consultant neurosurgeon operating in Coventry, Warwick and Northampton. The BBC’s Inside Out documentary programme featured two...
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