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Debt Recovery – Cause of Action

Debt recovery actions arise from a breach of contract. For businesses identifying a contract and any subsequent breach may be very simple as typically contracts and terms of business exist. However, it may prove more difficult for an individual to identify when a contract [...]

2024-01-08T14:52:58+00:00January 8th, 2024|

The pandemic-importance of writing a Will

Many lessons have been learnt as a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, not least the importance of putting in place an up-to-date Last Will and Testament before it’s too late. Being forced to face one’s own mortality has already prompted thousands of us to [...]

2022-02-21T10:31:18+00:00February 21st, 2022|

Dealing with child arrangement disputes

Sadly, it’s not uncommon for disputes to arise over arrangements for parents to see their children. However, there are steps that can be taken to resolve any dispute that you have with the parent or guardian with care, ensuring that you’re able to maintain [...]

2021-12-13T09:44:18+00:00December 13th, 2021|

What is judicial separation?

If you’ve recently separated from your spouse or civil partner you may be considering divorce or dissolution of your civil partnership. However, for some couples, they may not want to divorce/ dissolve the civil partnership but do still require the Court to be able to [...]

2021-11-29T10:40:55+00:00November 29th, 2021|

The legal meaning of lacking mental capacity

If you’ve been informed that a loved one no longer has mental capacity, perhaps following an unexpected illness or injury, this can be an emotionally fraught time where important decisions may need to be made about either their immediate or long-term care. By understanding what [...]

2021-11-01T12:55:49+00:00November 1st, 2021|

Inheritance tax and the 7 year rule 

One of the most effective ways in which you can reduce the amount of tax to be paid by your estate after you die is by giving away cash or assets during your own lifetime. The effect of such gifts can be to remove their [...]

2021-10-17T09:12:14+00:00October 17th, 2021|
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