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The Probate Procedure Explained…

Have you been named as executor in a Will and you’re not sure where to begin? Or would you just like some clarity on the probate procedure? Our Lucy Head has answered some commonly asked questions below… Do I need[…]

Written by Lucy Head

Published June 9, 2023

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Cohabitation and Later Life Planning

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,[…]
  • Legal
  • Private Client

Digital LPAs and why, for now, we are not using them

There was a recent piece on the Radio 4 program ‘Money Box’ about the difficulties many have encountered trying to use the digital certificate given at the end of the digitally drafted ‘Lasting Powers of Attorney form creation process’, presumably[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published April 13, 2023

  • Legal
  • Private Client

Technology and Domestic Violence

You may be aware that domestic abuse comes in many different forms and whilst this may manifest as threatened or actual violence whether physical or sexual, there are many other patterns of behaviour that constitute abuse including coercive and economic[…]

Written by Margaret Sculpher

Published April 6, 2023

  • Legal
  • Family and Divorce

Illustration of ‘unexpected Capital Gains Tax issues’ arising…

Once, a divorced mother made a Will leaving her estate to her children. The house was her main asset. She died some years back and her Will was probated. The house was registered in the names of the adult children[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published March 14, 2023

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor at Buss Murton

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[…]
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Does my Divorce give me a financial clean break?

It’s a commonly held misconception that the divorce resolves all issues between the parties. However, this is not the case. Please note that the new terminology of the Court which refers to the Final Order of Divorce (which used to[…]

Written by Margaret Sculpher

Published February 3, 2023

  • Legal
  • Family and Divorce

The LPA amendment Bill – what it means for you and yours

The Bill to reform the law on making lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) in England and Wales has been published and received its second reading in parliament on 9 December 2022. LPAs are a specific type of power of attorney[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published January 24, 2023

  • Legal
  • Private Client

To gift or not to gift? The impact of the Autumn Statement on Inheritance Tax

Today’s Autumn Statement saw Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announce what had been predicted by many – an extension to the freeze on the Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Band allowance – amongst other financial measures. The Nil Rate Band[…]

Written by Amy Turner-Ives

Published November 17, 2022

  • Legal
  • Private Client

Life assurance policies and investments written in trust – what happens next?

Many people will only come across trusts when they are being discussed in the same breath as life insurance policies, whether those are true protection products or investments structured as a life assurance policy, in the context of the investment/life[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published October 21, 2022

  • Legal
  • Private Client