In this article Rebecca Woodley talks about the importance of getting a Clean Break Order in the case of separation and divorce. Every client I see in relation to divorce is provided with the same advice. A divorce does not end financial claims. This means, in order that neither party can make a further financial […]
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We have all seen the TV show where people are trying to create their dream house with a DIY building project, frequently running into problems or running over budget. However, these are not the only issues you may encounter, you may find that securing finance for a self-build may not be so easy from a regular mortgage provider. […]
A DIY Will is cheap to buy, but it can cost you a lot more In difficult financial times it is understandable that some people decide to make a DIY Will without involving a qualified legal practitioner but this can create significant risk. Amy Pettitt, a solicitor in the probate department at Fraser Dawbarns, discusses some problems that […]
Fraser Dawbarns held their fifth Annual Charity Golf Day on Friday 11th August 2017. The event was in aid of our charity of the year, SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity. SSAFA has been serving the Armed Forces Community for 130 years and exists to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and […]
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When I first qualified at the end of the last century, the perceived wisdom was that around 2% of disputed claims, whether fully contested or solely an argument over value, saw resolution by a Judge at a trial. At around that time the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) came into force, bringing sweeping changes in the […]
For many years the role and scope of the Court of Protection has been a mystery but this is changing due to growing awareness of its role and increased reporting of cases, says Harleen Hanson, Head of the Private Client Department at Fraser Dawbarns LLP The Court of Protection is a relatively new addition to […]
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On 15th March 2017 the Supreme Court (House of Lords) handed down its judgement in the case of Ilott v Mitson. This claim began when Heather Ilott bought a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (”the Act”) against the estate of her late mother, Melita Jackson, who died in 2004. […]
Traditionally the role of a McKenzie friend was to offer moral support to those representing themselves in court. Now, there is evidence to suggest that this role has widened over recent years writes Emma Stearman, a solicitor in the Family Department. When a family unit breaks down, it is important to make arrangements for children […]
Big Changes Ahead for Inheritance Tax Making sense of the new Residence Nil Rate Band with Probate solicitor James Palmer. During the 2015 General Election campaign, the Conservative Party committed to ‘bring the family home out of inheritance tax for all but the richest’ – a simple pledge, but a complex outcome. The current inheritance […]
Even though 2017 is likely to be a year of economic uncertainty, option agreements can mean there will still be opportunities to build and develop. Buying or selling land? Those wanting to buy or sell land for development can mitigate their exposure to risk, despite an uncertain economic climate ahead. We know that there has […]
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