Excluding Someone from a Will
Making a Will is one of the most personal and important decisions you’ll ever make. It allows you to decide who inherits your estate, protect your loved ones, and make sure your wishes are respected. One of the most unique features of making a Will in England is our ability to leave anything to anyone, […]
Can You Sell a Property Using a Power of Attorney Before Someone Dies?
It is possible to sell a property on someone’s behalf if you have been appointed as their attorney under a valid Power of Attorney. However, there are important rules and safeguards in place to make sure this is done properly and in the donor’s best interests. This guide explains when and how a property can […]
Do I Need Probate?
When someone passes away, their money, property and possessions — known collectively as their estate — need to be dealt with. One of the first questions to ask is: “Do we need probate?” There is no clear answer as it will depend on what the person owned, how their assets were held, and whether there […]
How Are Employment Incentive Plans Dealt With On Divorce?
The financial consequences of a divorce give rise to both parties having a requirement to give full disclosure of their assets (family home, other property, pensions), income, and liabilities. ‘Income’ includes income from all sources – whether by way of rental income from property interests, dividend income from shareholdings, interest etc. However, you have […]
Divorce Property Division
Divorce is not only the end of a relationship but also a process of untangling shared lives and financial interests. One of the most significant and often contentious aspects of this process is the division of property. Understanding how assets are identified, valued, and divided is essential to ensure a fair and sustainable outcome for […]
Divorce and School Fees
Divorce brings many challenges, both emotional and practical. When children are involved, decisions about how to fund their education can quickly become one of the most sensitive and complex issues to resolve. Private education represents a significant financial commitment. Ensuring continuity and stability for children, while maintaining fairness and affordability for both parents, requires careful […]
Custody Arrangements in Divorce
Divorce can be an emotional and unsettling time for any family. When children are involved, decisions about where they will live, how much time they will spend with each parent, and how their needs will be met can quickly become the most sensitive and important issues to resolve. Reaching clear and workable custody arrangements helps […]
How To Stop my Ex Moving Abroad With my Children
The decision to move abroad with your child is a life-changing decision, it requires careful consideration and meticulous planning. With children involved, the decision to relocate abroad can have a significant impact on their relationship with you, the ‘left-behind’ parent. Do you have Parental Responsibility? Firstly, if you have parental responsibility for your child then […]
How to Move Abroad With your Child When your Ex Refuses
The decision to move abroad with your child is a life-changing decision, it requires careful consideration and meticulous planning. With children involved, the decision to relocate abroad can have a significant impact on their relationship with the ‘left-behind’ parent. Is consent needed? Yes. It is essential that there is transparency to the process and proper […]
How Do I Protect My Assets On Divorce?
More often than not we help couples untangle their relationships and face the realities of what being in a marriage/civil partnership means and the legal rights it confers on spouses and civil partners to those unions. The court has wide ranging and discretionary powers as to how assets will be dealt with in the event […]