It will probably not come as too big a surprise to hear that one of the impacts of the numerous lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic was an increase in the number of homeowners looking to extend their properties. Either by extending or by adding new buildings in their gardens, sources have suggested that over 250,000 …
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Julia Dyson, Family Law Partner provides answers to four questions she is often asked by couples that are separating. Can I change the locks? If one person moves out of a property after separation, I’m often asked “can I change the locks?”. This is understandable as clients want to change their locks to feel safe …
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The decisions and plans you make now will have a huge impact on your later life. Getting them right is essential to protect you, your family and loved ones from potential future legal disputes later on in life. Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) is a national community of highly qualified and regulated professional advisers that …
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Powers of Attorney are often overlooked and not many people are aware of what they are or how they work. With legal jargon being thrown all over the place, understanding how a Power of Attorney could benefit you can be challenging. We have prepared a quick guide to help inform you of the different types …
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The deadline for registrations for non-taxable trusts in existence on 6 October 2020 is 1 September 2022. Those non-taxable trusts created after 6 October 2020 must register within 90 days of being created or otherwise becoming subject to registration by 1 September 2022 (whichever is later). Once registered, trustees will have 90 days from when …
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Emily Wardrope, Private Client Partner looks at the Government’s announced reforms to the process of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. The Government recently announced that, for the first time, people will be able to make a Lasting Power of Attorney online as well as via a paper application. The Government believe that the …
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The 6th April 2022 heralded a seismic change in the divorce law of England and Wales with the long-awaited introduction of non-fault divorce. James Leach, Family Solicitor, discusses the changes to the divorce laws following their introduction earlier this year. For around 50 years, divorce law remained substantively unchanged and for couples who had been …
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Julia Dyson has joined Coole Bevis LLP as a Partner to further strengthen the firm’s Family department. Julia has been practicing Family Law for over 20 years and has extensive experience of advising on a range of family matters. These include the legal issues around children; pre-nuptial and post-nuptial settlements; cohabitation issues; financial agreements, divorce …
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It’s now nearly two years since the Government introduced new rules allowing blocks of flats to be extended upwards by two storeys to create new homes, without the need for planning permission. Oliver Maxwell-Jones, Commercial Property Partner, looks at the impact of the legislation on developers and leaseholders. Some local authorities are enthusiastic towards airspace …
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Claire Carberry, Private Client Associate Solicitor discusses how families with special considerations can provide for their loved ones by creating a trust fund. It’s fair to say that many people find making a Will a challenge – and this can be particularly hard when you have a loved one with special or additional needs. What …
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