We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Demelza Dunstan to lead our highly regarded (and busy!) Property Team. Demelza Dunstan appointed Head of Property Demelza joined Penderlaw in 2016 following a spell away from practice teaching law and is vastly experienced and highly skilled in all aspects of residential conveyancing, with particular expertise in complex…
Paralegal, Melissa Irving discusses how infidelity is regarded by the divorce courts following the introduction of no fault divorce. Historically, adultery has held a significant legal and emotional role in divorce. Adultery can be the catalyst for the breakdown in a marriage, and until recently, could be cited as grounds for divorce. In 2020 the…
This year’s Cornwall Law Society Awards took place on Friday 10th July at Truro Cathedral on a balmy summer evening. As well as being an evening to celebrate and recognise success in the profession, the event also raises money for good causes, the chosen charity this year being the Cornwall Air Ambulance. The black-tie dress…
The controversial changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) announced in last year’s autumn budget are getting closer, and are due to be implemented next April. They include the proposed APR alterations, widely labelled as a ‘Family Farm Tax’, making succession planning for farmers more important than ever before. Solicitor Lucy…
Did you know Blended families are most at risk from inheritance disputes? Recent research from STEP* highlights a growing trend: inheritance disputes are increasing, particularly in more complex family structures, with blended families most at risk. Solicitor Lucy Wilton outlines 4 things you can do to help to protect your blended family from future inheritance…
Our team did so well on Saturday 9th May completing the aptly named ‘Pretty Muddy Challenge’ to raise over £300 for Cancer Research UK. It was a fantastic almost mini family festival atmosphere at Stithians showground, with music and street food, and even the odd samba band along the course to encourage everyone to make…
Whether we like it or not, our lives are increasingly lived online, something which the AI revolution will no doubt take even further. Solicitor Lucy Wilton outlines the new Digital Assets Act and the impact it will have on Estate Planning. Priceless memories (… and your iCloud photo library)We published a blog back in 2020…
On Saturday 9th May, some brave members of the team at Penderlaw are taking part in the Cornwall Pretty Muddy 5k challenge to raise money for Cancer Research UK at the Stithians Showground. It’s not the first time we’ve taken part in the Pretty Muddy Challenge – the photo above is from 2023. As you…
It is entirely lawful for an Executor to also be a beneficiary under a Will, and in most Estates this arrangement works without difficulty. However, where an Executor who stands to benefit from an Estate fails to act fairly or transparently, the situation can quickly become distressing and contentious for other beneficiaries. In this article,…
As with DIY Wills, some people see solicitors’ fees for Probate as unnecessary expenditure. However, there are some real benefits in instructing a solicitor. Adopting the DIY approach to save money can turn out to be rather short-sighted. Lucy Wilton from Penderlaw’s Wills, Trusts and Probate team outlines the key benefits of instructing a solicitor…
