
A Guide To Selling Your Business Lease
Commercial PropertyBusiness owners look for a way out for numerous reasons, be they personal or financial, and the most common way out is to sell the entire business. But what is the best way to proceed when there is a Property Lease as part of the business?
Regardless…

What Is A Court Of Protection Deputy?
UncategorizedA Court of Protection deputy is a person appointed by the court to make decisions for someone who no longer has the mental capacity to make decisions for his or herself.
The Court of Protection is a specialist court that makes one-off or ongoing…

Probate: How Can A Solicitor Help?
ProbateDealing with the estate of a deceased relative or friend, at what is already a distressing and difficult time, can be hard. Using a solicitor to assist with probate can make things easier and less stressful for you.
Your solicitor can help…

HLF Berry Chorlton Makes New Appointment
Firm NewsChorlton based law firm HLF Berry Solicitors has appointed Imogen Thompson to the role of Conveyancer to look after residential property matters.
Imogen started her journey into law, training to be a Conveyancer whilst completing her Masters…

Digital Assets: What Happens To Them When You Die?
WillsSo much of our lives is online nowadays and many of us organise aspects of our lives in a digital format – but what happens to our online life and digital data when we die?
It’s natural to plan ahead for physical assets and express your…

What Does Your Conveyancer Do?
ConveyancingWhen you’re buying a house, it is a stressful time as the process is complex and takes at the very least 6-10 weeks to complete. It is your conveyancer’s job to simplify the legal process and ensure you have all the information you need…

No Fault Divorce Coming Into Force In April 2022
Family and MatrimonialFrom 6th April 2022, married couples will be able to divorce on amicable terms when no-fault divorce comes into force.
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 officially starts on 6th April next year after ministers confirmed this…

What Happens When You Receive Divorce Papers?
Family and MatrimonialReceiving divorce papers is almost always stressful, whether expected or not – and the big question is what happens next?
The arrival of divorce papers or a divorce petition marks the beginning of the divorce process and you need to take…

Are Lasting Powers Of Attorney Important?
Power Of AttorneyBy having a lasting power of attorney (LPA), you have someone in place who is legally authorised to make financial decisions on your behalf should you be unable to do so and if you wish even before that event.
Sometimes, it is helpful to…