Nobody wants to see their hard-earned cash go to the tax man when they die, but until recently if your estate was worth more than £325,000 you faced the prospect of having to pay inheritance tax at a rate of 40 per cent....
Need extra financial support for your child? One of the biggest concerns for any parent who has separated or divorced will be household finances, particularly when there are children to provide for. If you are concerned...
Inheritance disputes were once considered the preserve of the super-wealthy or famous but in recent years the number of children disputing their parent’s estate in the High Court has risen by 11 per cent to 116 in 2015...
When a marriage is in trouble, the New Year is often a time when couples may decide to separate. With a feeling of a new start on the horizon and the opportunity to contemplate the future, this time of year seems to provide...
If you have bought or been given something for Christmas that does not work it is important to know what rights you have. Most people will have heard of the Sale of Goods Act, which for years has given consumers a...
The start of a new year is an excellent time to take stock and put your affairs in order. One of the most important things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to make a Will and ensure it is regularly...
Gail Hall, a fully accredited member of SFE, has joined a number of organisations representing older and vulnerable people to raise serious concerns around the Government’s online tool for creating Lasting Powers of...
It is a grim prospect but after a death someone must deal with the estate and carry out the wishes of the deceased in accordance with their will. This is the responsibility of the executor. More than one person can be...
There are two systems of recording ownership of land in England and Wales; registered and unregistered. Whether your land is registered or unregistered can have a major impact, and not only when you come to sell. Jane...
Before meeting your divorce lawyer for the first time, you may be anxious about what to expect. In this article, we explain what will happen at the first meeting and some of the information you may want to take with...