We’re so excited that Tegan Pownall and Alice Vage have both been shortlisted for awards at this year’s Cornwall Law Society Awards which take place on 13th June 2025 at Truro Cathedral! We’re hoping to build on the success we had last year when we won Small Firm of the Year and the Judges’ Award.…
History of Stamp Duty Stamp duty land tax was introduced in England in 1694 and is one of this country’s oldest taxes. Since then, it has been updated to reflect changing times and sometimes used as a tool to boost the property market at times of economic stress. When is Stamp Duty payable? Stamp Duty…
There seems to be an awareness day or week for everything these days, and perhaps ‘Dying Matters Awareness Week’ does sound a little strange, but it nevertheless bears an important message as Solicitor Alice Vage discusses. Tackling a tricky subject to bring peace of mind Many of us are understandably squeamish about discussing matters around…
A Will should be a true reflection of a person’s wishes. However, situations sometimes arise where there is doubt cast upon the validity of a Will. Disputes concerning Wills are referred to legally as Contested or Contentious Probate. This type of dispute becomes especially complex where a business is involved and can become even more…
You may have seen several stories in the news lately regarding abuse of Lasting Power of Attorney. We therefore thought it would be a good idea discuss the issues raised and put them in context. Leah Chenoweth, Solicitor at Penderlaw, discusses the topic and how to protect yourself when appointing an attorney. A recent BBC…
Whether you’re buying a house with lots of potential that you want to make the most of, or have decided against moving in favour of extending your existing home, there is a lot to consider when building an extension. Solicitor Demelza Dunstan highlights the legal pitfalls to avoid when extending your property. Building an extension…
The prospect of divorce is never an enticing one, and many separated couples may wonder whether they really need to take the final, decisive and potentially costly step to legally end their marriage. Rachel Macwilliam, Family Law Solicitor at Penderlaw Solicitors, explores the topic of separation without divorce. Choosing separation rather than divorce Separation, conscious…
Once the golden couple of Hollywood, it was reported recently by the BBC that after 8 years of wrangling, Brad and Angelina are finally divorced. Whilst most of us have less complicated lives (not to mention fewer kids and less stuff to fight over!) it is still sad when we see couples making their divorces…
We have decided that instead of sending piles of Christmas cards this year, we would adopt a donkey from the Flicka Foundation. Flicka are a local donkey sanctuary based near Penryn. We had a vote in the office which was won by the festively named Sparkle! Sparkle arrived at Flicka in spring 2020 with her…
Our team often get asked about the impact of divorce on existing legal arrangements such as Wills. Rachel Macwilliam, Solicitor in our family law team, explores the topic of Wills and Divorce. Should I wait until after my divorce to update my Will? When you’ve made the momentous decision to get divorced, making a new…
