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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[…]
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  • 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[…]
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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

Dementia Friends

Buss Murton Law is proud to support the growth of the Dementia Friends initiative. This initiative aims to change the way people think, act and talk about dementia. Within our offices, 65% of our employees are now Dementia Friends. We[…]
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Costs in family proceedings

Unsurprisingly, most people who are going through, or contemplating, family Court proceedings are anxious about the financial cost of the proceedings. Many people wonder whether they will be able to claim their own legal costs from the other party. People[…]
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  • Family and Divorce

Non-Court Dispute Resolution

Since a change in the law in April 2024, when someone wants to apply to the court for remedy, the parties are required to inform the Court of their views on “Non-Court Dispute Resolution” (NCDR). The aim of this change[…]

Written by Margaret Sculpher

Published July 9, 2024

  • Legal
  • Family and Divorce

Mental incapacity and being a trustee

The assumption is often made that if someone has a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, that the appointed trustees will have the authority to deal with matters in the event of mental incapacity of a trustee. This is[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published July 3, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client

Welcome Karl Howsam

We are pleased to welcome Karl Howsam to Buss Murton Law. Karl joined our East Grinstead office in May 2024 as an Associate Solicitor in the Residential/Commercial Property department. With over 20 years’ legal experience working in all aspects of[…]
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