Probate is a term which is loosely used to cover the administration of an estate, and it has a reputation for being a lengthy process. The administration includes a number of key stages, including obtaining the grant of...
Acting as an executor means that you are responsible for reporting the value of the estate and declaring any inheritance tax due, so it is important to make sure you follow correct procedures. ‘Since January 2022, new...
At present, no capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on a transfer of assets between a married couple or civil partners who live together. If, however you are separated or divorced from your spouse or civil partner, then this...
Mediation can be a simple and cost effective way of resolving issues that arise upon relationship breakdown. The aim is to facilitate discussions between you and your former partner with a view to reaching an...
A Will is a document that controls what happens to an individual’s estate on death by setting out their specific wishes. However, a properly drafted Will can also be used to make sure that children are appropriately cared...
In this episode, Matthew Aves talks about the updates to divorce law since the introduction of 'no-fault' divorce.Matthew answers some of the most commonly asked questions such as: What are the major changes that...
[wpcode id="17994"] If your marriage has broken down and you are now considering getting divorced, you will probably have many questions about the process, how it works and how long it will take. With that in mind, we have...
The week of 28th November – 4th December marks Good Divorce Week 2022. Whilst the emotional impact of the breakdown of any relationship can often be far from good, this week attempts to focus on the legal aspects of...
This September marks World Alzheimer's Month and today (Wednesday, 21 September) is World Alzheimer's Day. During this awareness month, Alzheimer’s Research UK is raising awareness and asking everyone to take action to...
Shows like Channel 4’s Grand Designs reflect the growing popularity of self-build, which accounts for 13,000 new homes every year in the UK. So, if your dream is to build your own home, should you take the next step...