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It’s an exciting time. You’re buying a new home and as one of the single largest investments you’ll make in your life you want every step on the journey to be as smooth and stress-free as possible.
All land and property ownership in England and Wales is subject to a system of registration. However, 20% of all land remains unregistered.
Ownership of a property with a long residential lease is a valuable asset. However its value decreases with each passing year and leases of less than 80 years are harder, if not impossible to sell.
Before beginning the process of letting your property, be prepared. Many see letting a house or a flat as a means of generating income and growing your capital, but without the right legal advice it can still be a complicated business.
A point in our favour if you’re considering remortgaging, equity release, or a transfer of equity is the fact that we’re on the panel for the majority of high street lenders. When the consent of your lender is required, this is a key advantage.
Selling a home or buying a home, they’re two sides of the same coin and whichever path you’re taking, we’re happy to provide expert guidance every step of the way.
Work is a fundamental part of your life and problems can leave you feeling upset, confused and insecure.
When there are children involved, separation can become even more painful. Which parent should they live with, who will support them financially, and how much contact is each parent to be allowed?
Divorce, civil partnerships and separation
Ending a marriage, civil partnership or long term relationship is always a big step, and never an easy decision. Although it may be for the best, this is still one of the most emotional, unsettling moments in your life and the right support is essential.
The long held myth is that if you live with your partner for a certain length of time, you become their ‘common law’ husband or wife.
In matters of the heart, it can pay to use your head and it’s not just celebrities, reality stars or Hollywood names who can benefit from a pre-nuptial agreement.
Frequently referred to as a Living Will, an Advance Decision is a written statement indicating that in the event of a terminal illness, mental incapacity or permanent unconsciousness, you do not wish to be kept alive by artificial means or have your life prolonged by certain medical treatment.
Whatever the size of the estate, there is always the possibility of complex, emotional and drawn out disputes regarding Wills. Equally, where a Will hasn’t been made, the laws of intestacy may fail to protect the family of the deceased. Whatever your situation, we’re here for you.
In an ideal world, when someone you care for becomes incapable of managing their own affairs they will have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. If they don’t, an application needs to be made to the Court of Protection to appoint a Deputy to handle that individual’s property and financial concerns.
Inheritance tax and succession planning
When you pass away, you want to leave your loved ones as much of your wealth as possible. However, with Inheritance Tax (IHT) charged at 40% on estates worth more than £325,000, IHT can take a significant slice out of anything you wish to bequeath family and friends.
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
Have you considered what might happen if accident, illness or old age left you incapable of making decisions, and you didn’t have Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) in place? The answer is that someone would have to apply to the Court of Protection to be allowed to mange your assets on your behalf.
The good news is that most of us are living longer. The less welcome news is that these extra years can cost us more in terms of paying for care, potentially leaving our children with little or no inheritance. Even when leaving an inheritance isn’t the number one priority, protecting your independence, dignity and self-respect is surely high on the agenda.
When someone close to you dies, we can help. Whether or not a Will has been left, we can simplify complex legal matters and provide real support at one of life’s more testing times.
A legal arrangement where one or more persons, called trustees, look after assets for the benefit of others, called beneficiaries, a trust is a valuable, tax efficient means of managing your family’s future financial security.
Making a Will is something many of us put off, continually pushing it to the back of our minds because we’d rather not think about what’s going to happen when we die. Which is understandable. However a Will is the single most important legacy you can leave your loved ones.
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