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Latest Posts - July 2023

Good news for separated vulnerable families

Jennifer Allen
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On Thursday, 29th June 2023 a Bill ensuring victims of domestic abuse can receive child maintenance without requiring contact from their former partner/abuser, has received Royal assent.

The hidden costs of homemade Wills

Madelaine Prior
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The dispute between Aretha Franklin’s sons over their late mothers Will provides a cautionary reminder for those contemplating making a homemade Will. Since their mother’s passing in 2018, Aretha Franklin’s sons have accumulated an...

Purchasing a Retirement Property

Heidi Aitken
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As we continue to live longer many people consider downsizing as their family homes no longer fit their needs.  For example the family home is too big to maintain, or it does not suit their physical needs.  When looking to downsize many now consider buying a retirement property. 

The majority of retirement properties are leasehold.  Often purchasing a retirement property will be the first time a person has owned a leasehold property and therefore they need to be aware of what this entails