As we approach Family Mediation Week (27-31 January), it is the perfect time to reflect on the importance of mediation in resolving family disputes. Mediation Week is held annually to raise awareness of the virtues of this settlement process, emphasising its role in reducing conflict, fostering communication, and achieving amicable solutions for families in crisis. […]
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Losing a loved one is tough, and it can be even more stressful if the will doesn’t reflect your expectations. If you believe the will is invalid or unfair, you might consider contesting it. But in England and Wales, time limits can apply, so it’s important to act quickly. Challenging the Will’s Legitimacy: Unlike some […]
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and dealing with their estate can add additional stress. One of the key steps involved is obtaining a Grant of Representation, which is the legal process by which the Will is declared to be valid. Obtaining a Grant also confirms the appointment of the executors and gives […]
Recent research conducted by Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management reveals a significant knowledge gap surrounding the creation and implementation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements among couples in the UK. According to the study, an overwhelming 89% of married or civil-partnered couples (c.22.7 million people) do not have a prenuptial agreement in place. This statistic highlights […]
Rebecca Reeves announced that there will be a change in the higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on the purchase of additional properties, increasing the higher rate from 3% to 5%. This means that an additional 5% stamp duty is payable when a second property or a buy-to-let property is being purchased that does […]
This article helps clarify when a debt going to be considered a divorce. When family and friends lend money during a divorce, what happens to the debt? Many people receive financial help from family or friends. Commonly this is seen in the provision of loans to buy a house, investments, or simply to help with […]
While prenuptial agreements are typically created before marriage, there may be instances where couples realise the benefits of such an agreement post-marriage. In these cases, a postnuptial agreement can provide many of the same protections as a prenup. Understanding Postnuptial Agreements A postnuptial agreement is an agreement that spouses enter after they are married. Much […]
We are delighted to share the news that we are opening a new branch in the centre of Chipping Norton this Summer. This is our third location in Oxfordshire, following the opening of our new branch in Summertown Oxford last year, and our original branch in Wallingford where we’ve been since 1789.
We talk to trainee solicitor, Sayna Patel on International Women’s day. Tell us a bit about yourself. I live at home in South Oxfordshire with my mum. She is my biggest supporter, inspiration and hero (even though I don’t tell her enough). I am a British Indian national and I was born and raised in […]
We talk to trainee solicitor, Helen Spencer on International Women’s day. Tell us a bit about yourself. I now live in Oxfordshire with my husband and daughter, but I grew up in the sunny climbs of Teesside. Why did you decide to train to be a lawyer? My dad was a lawyer with his own […]