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We’re proud to have raised £2,500 for St Giles Hospice. Over the past 12 months our staff have taken part in all sorts of fundraising events for the cause; including...
Given the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney and the serious consequences if you get it wrong, we would strongly recommend taking legal advice from us when preparing Lasting Powers...
It has been reported recently by This is Money that more people are now entering into new relationships much later in life, creating a greater need for expert advice. There...
Our firm has raised £2,150 for local charity, St Giles Hospice, after taking part in its “Make Your Will Fortnight”. During the two weeks (7-18 October 2019), participants of the...
Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) is a 40% tax levy charged after someone dies, should their estate exceed certain levels. It is payable by the estate prior to distribution and therefore effectively...
The Spouse Exemption shouldn’t be all you rely on. Inheritance Tax is the tax levied on the estate of a person who has died, which applies (at 40%) once assets...
Three practice areas of our firm have been included in the Legal 500 UK 2020 rankings, with our corporate and commercial department making the cut for the third year and...
The menopause is a natural stage of life for women, usually in their late forties/early fifties. It usually lasts for between 4 and 12 years. According to a survey from...
It is estimated that more than 80,000 people who have had deputies appointed for them by the Court of Protection are owed refunds of historic overpaid supervision fees. The refunds...
We are pleased to announce that Reiss Matthews from our wills, tax, and probate team has been promoted to partner. Reiss specialises in a broad range of private client legal...
Through the latter half of the 20th Century, the UK population has been steadily getting older and this trend is projected to continue in the future. A large number of...
Purchasing a property at auction is a quick process and, once the hammer falls, the winning bidder is legally committed to buying the property. You will have to pay a...
Two step-sisters have recently been to the High Court to resolve a dispute over which of their parents died first. John Scarle, aged 79, and his wife Marjorie Scarle, aged...
Some individuals review theirWillsregularly ensuring that they amend them to take account of changes in family circumstances, changes in the law or changes to their personal fortunes. However, others do...
In June, we reported here on the Government announcement in April 2019 to repeal section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, thereby abolishing “no fault evictions”, and its plans to...
The financial and administrative burdens faced by families of missing loved ones will be eased after legislation has recently been laid to pave the way for ‘Claudia’s Law’. Named after...
Our Wills, Tax and Probate Department has been selected by Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service to be one of the first Law Firms to trial and have input into...
During everyday life you hear phrases such as, “I’ll see you in Court” and “I’ll have my day in Court”, however in reality the consequences of matters reaching Court hearings...
The Office of Tax Simplification (‘OTS’) has published its long-awaited review on reforming Inheritance Tax. The report focuses on how Inheritance Tax could be made “easier to understand and more...
As expert divorce lawyers we routinely hear the same questions and myths surrounding separation and divorce. So here are our top 10 myths debunked! 1. “You can get a ‘quickie’...
In early June, two of our solicitors took part in the Great Midlands Run in aid of Midlands-based charity, St Giles Hospice. James McFarlane, senior solicitor in Enoch Evans LLP’s...
It is a well-known fact within the residential tenancy sector that landlords are required by law to ensure that the property they are renting out is fit for human habitation...
Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 has long provided landlords with the mechanism to evict their tenants at the end of the fixed term under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy...
There have been many reports in the news recently regarding Aretha Franklin’s estate. Itwas initially thought that she had died without making a Will, only for three handwritten Wills to...
You may recall our recent article in respect of defamation, and the definition of “is likely to” with regards to harm. Recently, the Supreme Court in Stocker (Appellant) v Stocker...
Calderfields Golf Club and Country Club played host to one of a series of mini expos which will run throughout the year in areas throughout the Black Country for businesses in...
In April a selection of fee earners across our Private Client departments hosted a coffee morning at Caffé Botanico; located within House of Fraser in Sutton Coldfield. The team were...
There is a common misconception that once you are divorced, that draws a line under everything legally. In reality, obtaining the final decree of divorce (called the ‘Decree Absolute‘) serves...
As some may be aware, in the litigation process, there is a stage where you have to disclose documents to the other side. These documents may then be inspected. Disclosure...
There have been many reports in the news recently regarding Sir Ken Dodd marrying his partner while on his deathbed, which meant that his estate avoided around £11 million in...
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