When might a trust be useful?
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HMRC reported a staggering 198,000 trusts have been registered with their Trust Registration Service as at 31 March 2022. This figure does not take into account trusts yet to be registered or which do not need to be due to HMRC’s requirements. Trusts are given a bad name because of their often-complex nature and the […]
What are the cost changes to civil litigation from October 2023?
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The fixed recoverable costs regime is due to extend to most civil cases from 1 October 2023. This is following the recommendations from Sir Rupert Jackson in 2017 and a Ministry of Justice consultation on the report in 2019. Currently, fixed costs only apply in a limited amount of scenarios, however this is to be […]
Residential Property FAQs
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Are you looking to buy or sell your first property? Do you have some questions about the conveyancing procedure? Our legal experts answer your most frequently asked questions… Do I need to sort out any paperwork when selling my property? As the seller’s solicitor, we will apply for a copy of the title for […]
Cohabitation and Later Life Planning
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The number of couples opting to live with one another without entering into a marriage or civil partnership is on the rise. Unfortunately, there are many couples who are unaware of their legal rights as they are under the impression, they have the fallback of being a ‘common law wife/husband’. This is a myth. Currently, […]
Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor at Buss Murton
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My name is Amy and I am a trainee solicitor at Buss Murton. I have been at the firm for four months. I am approaching the end of my first seat which is in company/commercial and commercial property. I have two supervisors, Alex who does company/commercial, and Dal, who does commercial property. No two days […]
Digital assets in later life planning
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Technology is increasingly playing a major role in our lives and this trend will no doubt continue. In order to keep up with technology, we must develop our knowledge and understand the impact it has on us and our families, especially post-death when we and our loved ones are most vulnerable. When undergoing the task […]
No-fault Divorce – what we now know
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In March 2022 we wrote an article about the introduction of the new ‘no-fault’ divorce process, set to come into force on 6th April 2022. Prior to its introduction it was not entirely clear how the new process would work in practice and what issues might arise as a result of this change. However, four […]
Review Your Will
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Many people appreciate the importance of having a Will in place. The absence of one, or one that has not been correctly executed, can result in catastrophic consequences for bereaved families which could easily have been avoided. It is important to remember that having a Will in place is only one step when it comes […]
The New ‘No fault’ Divorce
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Currently, in order to obtain a divorce in England, it is necessary to prove that the marriage has ‘irretrievably broken down’ and unless the couple has been separated for at least two years, it must be proved that the breakdown resulted from either the respondent’s adultery or “unreasonable behaviour”. Unsurprisingly, the requirement to cite adultery […]
Community Ownership Fund
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As part of the Budget on 3rd March the Chancellor announced the Community Ownership Fund. A £150m fund is to be established with the aim of helping local communities take ownership of pubs and other community venues facing the risk of closure. The Community Ownership Fund will cover at risk sports clubs, theatres, music venues […]