Life Interest Trusts: What Are They and How Do They Work?
What is a life interest trust and how does it work? Discover the benefits, risks and implications for your family home, inheritance and estate planning.
What is a life interest trust and how does it work? Discover the benefits, risks and implications for your family home, inheritance and estate planning.
Find out what a Child Protection Plan means, what happens at a Child Protection Conference, your rights as a parent and how legal advice can help.
Preparing for Your First Meeting with a Family Lawyer: Documents and Questions
What are personal chattels and what happens to belongings after death? Find out how personal possessions are dealt with and how to avoid disputes.
Find out how to change a child’s surname, who must give consent, what happens if consent is refused and when a court order may be required.
Understand the difference between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets, including inheritances, pre-marital property and how assets may be treated in a divorce settlement.
Find out who can act as a certificate provider for a Lasting Power of Attorney, who cannot, what they must do and when a solicitor may help.
If the DWP contacts you during estate administration, it is important to act carefully. We explain why these enquiries happen, what executors should do, and how to protect against liability.
Can I disinherit my children? Find out whether you can leave a child out of your Will, if they can challenge your estate and how to protect your wishes.
Buying or selling your property is an exciting time but it's crucial to be aware of potential lurking dangers. One such danger, often hidden in older homes, is asbestos...