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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

Coronavirus/COVID-19 Announcement ​– We remain operational

We would like to reassure our existing and new clients that we are still able to offer them all of our services. Our team of lawyers and support staff are fully able to access our systems remotely and can arrange[…]

Written by Buss Murton Law

Published March 30, 2020

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Buss Murton Law supports QVH Charity with will promotion

Buss Murton Law’s East Grinstead office has teamed up with QVH Charity, the dedicated charity for Queen Victoria Hospital, to offer special will writing appointments during the month of March, in return for a donation to the charity. Making a[…]
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Applications open for a £30,000 charity giveaway

The Royal Tunbridge Wells Round Table have announced that they are launching a £30,000 charity giveaway following record attendance at the annual Dunorlan Park Fireworks which took place on the 5th November.
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