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Tips to think about if you are considering a Divorce

Think about how you would like to resolve things with your spouse. If you have children, it will probably be very important to you that you remain on at least civil and hopefully, amicable terms, so you can continue to[…]

Written by Margaret Sculpher

Published October 28, 2024

  • Legal
  • Family and Divorce

Budget Bingo – What can we expect from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement?

A hot topic of conversation amongst Private Client professionals is speculating precisely what the Chancellor will announce on 30 October regarding Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance Tax (IHT) and associated reliefs. We know change is coming, and with our Bingo[…]

Written by Annelise Tyler

Published October 22, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client

What is the role of a solicitor when buying a house?

  Buying a house is one of the biggest investments you will make during your lifetime, and we aim to make this process as smooth and stress free as possible for our clients. We would advise you to get in[…]
  • Legal
  • Residential Property

The Question of Ownership? Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common

The Question of Ownership is one that will arise within the early stages of owning a property, whether it is with a spouse, family member or friend. In the UK there are two ways to hold property – as Joint[…]

Written by Louis Caller

Published October 7, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Residential Property

Care Costs and paying for them – fact amongst the hyperbole

It is very easy to be led astray by headlines such as: “Hated Dementia tax is back as Labour threatens your home, savings and inheritance.” The reality is more nuanced and interesting – various governments have flirted with reform which[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published September 9, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Assessing Mental Capacity

Almost every aspect of life requires a decision to be made, whether subconsciously, or otherwise. Whether an individual has mental capacity is a key consideration for all legal advisors. To take instructions from a client, a practitioner must be satisfied[…]
  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Work Experience at Buss Murton Law

At Buss Murton Law, we’re all about giving back to our communities. One way in which we do that is by offering students real-world work experience. Our latest work experience student was Jemima Roberts, a second-year Law student from Exeter[…]
  • Company News

Navigating the UK’s new Employment Law landscape in 2024.

This year, the landscape of UK employment law has undergone a wave of new regulations designed to enhance workers’ rights and protections.  Both employers and employees need to navigate this evolving terrain. Employers need to adapt their practices to ensure[…]

Written by Richard McCulloch

Published August 19, 2024

  • Legal
  • Employment

DIY Wills and why they are a false economy

“Why should I engage a lawyer to prepare a Will when I can get one from a stationer for £20, or instruct a Will Writer for half the price of a legal professional?” Here’s why… Case law has established that[…]

Written by Annelise Tyler

Published August 12, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills