Planning for the future isn’t only about saving money or writing a will – it’s also about making sure someone you trust can make decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. An accident, illness, or loss of mental or physical capacity is something that can happen to anyone at any age. Putting
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Trust of Land & Appointment of Trustees Act 1996/Unmarried Couples & Property – How to Protect Yourself: Practical Tips
Put Clear Legal Ownership in Writing When you buy a house: Use a declaration of trust if someone else is contributing to the purchase or will live there. Clearly set out who owns what in writing. Don’t rely on verbal understandings—courts can interpret these loosely. Avoid Taking Contributions Without Clarity If someone gives you money
Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26: The Landmark Judgment
Background: Clive Standish is a retired banker and former UBS CFO. Clive had significant wealth, of an estimated £57 million in 2004, before marrying his wife, Anna Standish in 2005. In 2017 Clive transferred his wife, Anna, approximately £77.8 million as part of Inheritance Tax planning. Clive had an expectation that Anna would set up
Domestic Abuse – What is domestic abuse and when might I need help from a Solicitor?
Domestic abuse is still a widely under-reported crime, with only around 24% of cases reported to the police. If you are experiencing domestic abuse, either in a current relationship or one that has ended, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. So, what is a Non-Molestation Order? A Non-Molestation Order prohibits a person from threatening,
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Recruitment opportunities…
We have two new exciting vacancies available in our Residential Property Department: –
Meet our new Team Member – Libby Casagrande
We are pleased to welcome Libby Casagrande to the Probate Department as our trainee solicitor. Libby is currently completing the final year of her training contract with us and is due to qualify as a solicitor in July 2026. As part of her introduction to the department, we attended the National Trust’s event ‘Dear Future: