No, this is not true. Amy Davis, a paralegal in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team says that one of the most common misconceptions she comes across is that clients believe that if they were to die without a Will, their Estate would pass to the Crown. This is not actually true. It would in…
Any divorce, amicable or not, is never a pleasant experience to go though. If things are acrimonious, or become so during the process, then it can often be a thoroughly emotionally draining experience. Even more so if there are children involved. If you find yourself in such a situation, choosing the right divorce solicitor to…
As awareness of term coercive control continues to grow, its impact is being recognised more and more frequently in divorce proceedings. Solicitor Tegan Pownall discusses coercive control and its impact on divorce. So, what is coercive control? Coercive control is a pattern of abusive behaviour used to dominate and control a person, that causes the victim…
Ask the right questions and I’ll tell you no lies The rise of AI or Artificial Intelligence in the public consciousness over the past couple of years has been inescapable for even the most determined technological luddite. Love it or loathe it, AI is increasingly influencing our lives. Paralegal Isabelle LeGrys, explores this intriguing topic.…
When drawing up your Will, one of the first things you will need to decide is who you would like to be your Executor. They should obviously be someone you trust completely but they also need to be someone who is capable of performing the role competently when the time comes. Alice Vage from our…
We published a blog a while back now discussing what happens to our digitally stored assets when we die – What will happen to your ‘Digital Life’ when you die? Apple have now created a feature which enables those with iPhones to appoint a digital Legacy Contact to make sure precious digital memories aren’t…
A recent high profile divorce case in the news, Standish v Standish, has resulted in a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court clarifying what should be classified as ‘matrimonial’ and ‘non-matrimonial’ assets. This is something that can be controversial in many divorces, not just those concerning multimillionaires! Background to Standish V Standish This case centred…
This isn’t always the case. In general terms, there is no time limit for challenging the validity of a Will if you are concerned that the person making the Will did not have capacity, or was forced into making the Will, although if there has been a delay in contesting the Will, the court may…
A recent BBC Panorama undercover investigation has shone a spotlight on some disturbing dubious sales tactics being used by some estate agents. The investigation focused on the practice of conditional selling and of overvaluing properties to attract clients. Solicitor Demelza Dunstan from Penderlaw’s Property team explains these terms and outlines their implications on your purchase.…
This is actually not true says Family Law Solicitor Rachel Macwilliam. Courts make their decision purely on what they see as being in the best interests of the child, and every case is different. The law itself does not impose bias but there has been a view in the past that courts made decisions based…
