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Take no risks: make a will when you’re young
When you’re young, life is about beginnings, not endings. You’re setting out on adventures from relationships and marriage to buying your first home and starting a family. With so many exciting opportunities rushing toward you, why stop now to think about death? We...
Six top tips on making a will during lockdown.
None of us like to think about dying but, in these worrying times of the coronavirus pandemic, making a will as soon as you can is a very sensible move. Now more than ever, we should all be securing the long-term future of our loved ones. You might, however, be...
Making a will: how to avoid causing distress
One of the many good reasons to make a will as soon as possible is for the peace of mind you will then enjoy. You’ll be able to relax knowing you have done everything you can to secure a prosperous long-term future for your loved ones. Sadly, however, life and death...
Should you be making a lasting power of attorney?
If you are thinking you, or someone you love, might soon need a lasting power of attorney (LPA) in place, you should definitely read our five top tips here. Have you done that? Excellent. The question of when you should make an LPA is much like the question of when to...
Do you already need to annul your marriage?
A sad fact of life is that not all marriages last forever. If you believe your relationship simply cannot be saved, you should certainly ask us for access to top-class advice on divorce. But what if your marriage is collapsing beyond repair almost immediately after...
Should you put your faith in trusts?
It’s a common problem: you hear about trusts all the time but in truth you don’t really know how they work. Without expert advice, how can you be sure a trust would benefit you and your family? And which type of trust should you choose? We’re here to help. As the...
‘Stamp duty’ – a simple guide
In our blog post ‘Moving home and conveyancing – a beginner’s guide’ , we outlined how your solicitor will be able to file your Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return and pay the tax to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on your behalf, adding the amount to his or her...
Moving home and conveyancing – a beginner’s guide
If you’re about to buy your first home, you might well be planning to hire a solicitor for the first time too. And, understandably, you could be feeling nervous. The legal world can be a daunting place for newcomers, full of strange jargon, incomprehensible clauses...
Should you agree to be the executor of a will?
Understandably, you might feel very proud to be asked to be the executor of a will. Carrying out the terms of someone’s will is an important responsibility, which means the person making the will – called a ‘testator’ if male and a ‘testatrix’ if female – must trust...
Are you sure about your employment contract?
In this busy world, we’re all guilty of rushing ahead sometimes, signing documents we really haven’t read properly. Trusting your potential new employer is only reasonable if you want to build a healthy long-term relationship but a degree of early caution is sensible...