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Selling a property as an Executor – Everything you need to know
If you are an Executor in someone’s will, it will fall to you to gather in and value the assets of the estate, pay off any debts and liabilities, calculate and pay any inheritance tax that is due – and distribute the estate in accordance with the will. Additionally,...
Family Mediation: What is it?
As day one of Family Mediation Week commences we feel it is the perfect opportunity to explain more about the Mediation process available to separating families. Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professional mediator helps you work out...
Separating parents can avoid courtroom conflict as Family Mediation Week kicks off
Parents who have decided to separate or divorce in 2024 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, with the launch of Family Mediation Week, 22 – 26 January. January usually sees a dramatic rise in the...
Freehold vs Leasehold: What are the differences?
In this article, we will discuss the differences between Freehold and Leasehold property. What is Freehold? Freehold describes a type of interest in land. The freeholder of a property owns it outright, including the land it is built on. If you purchase a...
Christmas Closure Dates
Resolution Awareness Week 2023
It is Resolution Awareness Week 2023 and so a good time to remind everyone what Resolution is and why our solicitors adhere to its values. The national organisation Resolution believes the process of separating, negotiating the finances and child arrangements should...
Children contact over Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult time for parents who have separated as often issues arise over where the children will spend Christmas. There is no such thing as one-rule fits all when it comes to where children should spend Christmas, and any arrangements should take...
Will mortgage rates go down in 2023?
Over the last year, house prices have fallen by 5.3%, according to Nationwide. Meanwhile, mortgage rates continue to move downward. While falling house prices are positive for first time buyers, costly mortgages are continuing to knock demand for buyers and sales are...
When separated parents can’t agree on applying for a school place
Applying for a school place: Help when separated parents can't agree The new school term may have only just begun, but this month many parents are casting their eyes a full year ahead to September 2024, when their child will be due to start or change school. As...
Focus on ‘failings’ of the family court by BBC in recent series of Articles and Programmes
Two articles were released by the BBC earlier this month titled ‘Children forced into contact with fathers accused of abuse’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66531409 , and Family courts: ‘We kidnapped our kids from abusive dads and fled the UK’...
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