Our Family Courts are massively overstretched leading to significant delays in cases being finalised. Cases involving a parent applying to resolve arrangements for their children on separation are now taking an average of 47 weeks to reach a final outcome and divorcing couples asking the court to decide on a financial settlement can take up…
This week is Resolution’s Good Divorce Week, a national campaign that highlights that divorce doesn’t have to be a battle. Instead, it can be approached in a constructive way that aims protects families (especially children) during a difficult transition. With family courts under significant strain, it is important to remember that not all disputes require…
Pre-nuptial agreements can play an important role in managing financial arrangements between spouses, especially in the event of separation. It is therefore important to understand the legal position of these agreements in England and Wales. Are Pre-Nuptial Agreements Legally Binding? Currently, pre-nuptial agreements are not automatically legally binding. This means that parties cannot override the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Liam Payne made headlines recently when it came to light that he had died without making a Will. His £24.3 million fortune was left to his young son, Bear, (when he reaches the age of 18) under the rules of intestacy. The rules of intestacy are set out in the Administration of Estates Act…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Commonly dubbed as Britain’s most hated tax, Inheritance Tax is only currently payable on around 4% of estates. The value of an estate above the inheritance tax threshold is charged at 40% when people die. In her Autumn Budget 2024, Rachel Reeves announced the thresholds are to be frozen until at least 2030. With…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]‘Willanthrophy’ is the act of leaving a gift to charity in your Will. The Organisation ‘Remember a Charity’ reports that approximately £4 billion is donated to charity annually through bequests in Wills. Leaving a charitable gift in your Will not only supports a cause that is close to your heart but can also reduce the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We understand it can be a really difficult time when a loved one passes away, however there are key things that must be done. Here is a step-by-step guide on what to do when someone dies. Register the death – a medical certificate will need to be provided at your local registry to register the…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Price of an Invalid Will: Two recent cases in the press have highlighted the importance of a properly drafted and executed Will. Instructing a solicitor to draft your Will may seem expensive, however an invalid Will can also prove to be pretty costly. Margaret Baverstock was so unwell when she signed her Will in…
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