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How and When to Remove a Personal Representative

When a loved one dies, you may not necessarily be appointed to administer their estate. The job of distributing the deceased’s wealth and worldly belongings may be left to another relative or close family friend, a solicitor or other independent professional, or even a combination [...]

2020-11-30T14:38:28+00:00November 30th, 2020|

‘Getting married: A consultation paper on Weddings’

A Law Commission consultation paper has recently been published considering some issues couples may face when looking to marry. This consultation is to address the regulations as to where and how people marry, for which there have been calls for reform for some time [...]

2020-10-05T14:47:07+00:00October 5th, 2020|

The deliberate deprivation of assets

Paying for care home costs can be a real concern as we get older and become more incapacitated, especially where we would like our children to inherit or benefit from the sale of the family home after we are gone. So naturally, many of us [...]

2020-09-17T09:06:14+00:00September 17th, 2020|

Returning to school

For many parents and children, the end of the school holidays is usually approached with excitement and relief, however matters are somewhat different this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. Parents may be concerned about the possible risk of children returning to school, and [...]

2020-09-03T10:44:54+00:00September 3rd, 2020|

Administering an estate – can you do it yourself?

If a loved one has recently passed away, and you have been named as an executor of their will, assuming you are willing and able to act in this capacity, the legal responsibility will rest with you to administer the deceased’s estate. This may seem [...]

2020-08-24T08:17:53+00:00August 24th, 2020|

Who gets the dog on divorce?

When facing divorce, one of the most acrimonious issues for couples can be the division of assets moving forward, especially when it comes to any beloved pet. In fact, arguments over pets are becoming increasingly common. Below we look at the rules relating to pets [...]

2020-08-10T08:14:29+00:00August 10th, 2020|

Executors Warned Not to Hold Off on Probate

Mewies Solicitors have warned that executors and beneficiaries could be facing a lengthy wait if they hold off applying for Grant of Probate. Last year grieving families faced delays of three months to due to software problems at HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), plus [...]

2020-08-03T08:12:51+00:00August 3rd, 2020|

Coping with Separation and Divorce

The end of any relationship can be extremely difficult and painful to navigate, and clients often say they are feeling out of control in their current situation. It is likely that there will be fears about how the future will look as a single person, [...]

2020-07-28T07:28:23+00:00July 28th, 2020|

No Fault Divorce Reaches Next Stage

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill which, when passed, will end the need for fault to be assigned within divorce proceedings has  reached the next stage after MP’s voted in favour after the second reading in the House of Commons. Current Divorce law means [...]

2020-06-11T13:18:13+00:00June 11th, 2020|
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