This week, the government launched a 12-week consultation into the modernisation of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). An LPA is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions about […]
Clients are often of the view, that relocation within the UK is much easier than that of external relocation out of the jurisdiction – in other words abroad.
Elderly clients with no children often leave their Estates to siblings who are also elderly. This can lead to a tax charge on two Estates, sometimes one within a short […]
If a Child Arrangements Order is not being complied with and you have been unable to resolve the matter amicably you can make an application to the Court for an Enforcement Order. It may be appropriate to undertake Mediation first however Mediation is not always appropriate.
Whilst the main part of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday came to an end on 30 June there remains a saving to be had on the standard rates until 30 September 2021.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (or LPA) is a legal document that lets you choose trusted people to make decisions on your behalf in England and Wales. There are two […]
As you will be aware the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday is due to end in part on 30 June 2021. The current holiday means that the threshold for SDLT […]
A great solution for many circumstances. Faye Harlow Smith is a solicitor in our Private Client department specialising in the preparation of Wills. Here she explains why a Life Interest […]
For many people, the primary focus when getting divorced is what will happen to the family home. It is however important not to overlook pensions when considering divorce settlements. In […]
The impact of Parental Conflict Separating parents can often forget how the animosity between them can impact their children, when they themselves are going through such a difficult time. Conflict […]
What Is This? In children cases the Court may make an order that a Section 7 Report be prepared by Cafcass. Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and […]
Options and the procedure the court take in to account When a parent seeks to change their child’s forename, surname or both, any parent with parental responsibility must consent. Sometimes […]
