Discretionary Trusts are a flexible type of trust that enable trustees to manage and distribute assets to stated beneficiaries. Often this trust is incorporated into a Will to provide peace of mind for the individual – no matter what happens to their family’s circumstances after they die, the trust can be adapted to meet those […]
A Deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection to manage the welfare and financial affairs of a person who can longer do so themselves. Often, a Deputy is a family member or friend of the person, or a professional Deputy such as a solicitor. What happens if you want to remove or replace a […]
Online Will writing has become more popular in recent years but concerns are rising over the long-term benefits of digital Wills – and specialist Wills and Probate solicitors are worried that a Will drafted online can sometimes result in distress, disputes and even invalid Wills when errors come to light at a later date. While […]
When an individual dies, the person named in their Will as executor becomes responsible for handling their estate. An estate includes property, possessions, money and more, and probate is the process of obtaining the legal right to manage and distribute an estate to beneficiaries – but what happens if more than one person is named […]
January is a month that typically makes you think of resolutions and fresh starts and positive outlooks as we welcome in the new year and begin 2026 with new goals – but for many, January is Divorce Month because a lot of people consider getting divorced during this month. There is usually a big spike […]
When you’re buying a house, a significant part of the conveyancing process is the contract pack – but what exactly is it? A contract pack is a set of important legal documents that enables the buyer’s solicitor to carry out the necessary checks and progress with the purchase of a property. What’s In a Contract […]
Family relationships are complicated at the best of times – but what happens with regards to making a Will when relationships are so strained, you become estranged from a close relative? Sadly, estrangement is not that uncommon and as well as emotional consequences for a breakdown in family connections, there are legal ones too. Can […]
In our last article we mentioned the Abolition of Section 21 and the effect this will have on Landlords’ ability to terminate tenancies. This article deals with other reforms in the Act. Almost all fixed term tenancies will now become periodic, i.e. they will continue until terminated on one of the restricted grounds set out […]
At the end of October, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent, signalling that the abolition of Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 will soon come into force – and the Government has just confirmed that “no-fault evictions” will be outlawed from 1 May 2026 in England. So what does this mean for […]
Commercial leases are complicated, important documents – as a business landlord, you want to make sure your rental income is as profitable as possible whilst factoring in what is a fair rent for your tenant. A well-drawn Rent review enables landlords and tenants to reach an agreement that is deemed acceptable to both sides, taking […]
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