Most people think that it will not happen to them. But it can and it does. Music, boundaries, high hedges, access to land, rights of way, fences and walls are just some of the issues that neighbours can fall out about. Anybody can find themselves involved in neighbour disputes. Whether you have been good friends […]
Making a will is essential if you wish to ensure that your loved ones are provided for in the event of your death. If you do not make a valid Will, a strict set of rules known as the ‘intestacy rules’ would apply to your estate. These rules determine who would benefit from your estate […]
When it comes to dividing assets on the breakdown of a marriage, the law in England and Wales is complex, outdated and in many ways not fit for purpose. Decisions made by judges can often seem arbitrary and generally at least one, but often both, parties are unhappy with the outcome. If a divorcing couple […]
In the New Year thoughts will turn towards our New Year’s resolutions. Why not make a resolution this year to put your legal affairs in order? Making a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney makes matters as easy as possible for your family to deal with if the worst happens. Making a Will allows […]
Most people think that it will not happen to them. But it can and it does. Music, boundaries, high hedges and trees, access to land, rights of way, fences and walls are just some of the issues that neighbours can fall out about. Anybody can find themselves involved in a neighbour dispute. Whether you have […]
If someone has died leaving a Will which does not meet the needs of all the people who should benefit from the estate it may be possible for the beneficiaries named in the Will to agree to change its terms. This is referred to as a “Deed of Variation” or a “Deed of Family Arrangement”. […]
Shared ownership is a scheme initiated by the Government to help first time buyers establish themselves on the property ladder. In such a scheme, the buyer shares ownership with a Housing Association or developer. Shared Ownership means what is says, namely sharing ownership; it does not involve sharing occupation of a property with other people […]
The introduction of the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive means that a great number of Trusts, which did not previously need to be registered with H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC), may now need to register with an on-line service called the Trust Registration Service (TRS), even if they have not incurred any tax liabilities. There […]
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