Make it clear for the family.
Too many hours and too much distress arises out of an ill-considered Will or no Will at all. Make a Will to make it clear. Add your details to Certainty when you make a Will so that your Executors can be sure they have the most recent one. https://www.nationalwillregister.co.uk/
Company Insolvency
Directors may think they are ‘off the hook’ if the company goes into administration. A decision of the High Court has emphasised that this is not the case. A director took advantage of failings by the administrator to do deals with his company which benefited him and the creditors, the law has now caught up…
Civil Partnership
As from December 2019, civil partnership became available to opposite sex couples. Those in a civil partnership benefit from the same rights as married couples in terms of tax benefits, pensions and inheritance. However, unlike a conventional marriage, there are no religious connotations attached to civil partnerships, making them a desirable option for those who…
Property value increase.
With the property pundits saying that with Brexit uncertainty removed, property prices are likely to increase in 2020, this maybe is a good time to consider purchasing your new home. For personal assistance with your conveyancing contact us today.
Someone to watch over you
Don’t assume that your “next of kin” will have the proper authority to look after you in your frail years. Give them authority with a Lasting Power of Attorney. Contact us today for guidance.
Stamp Duty Land Tax on second homes
If you own your own home, whether on your own or jointly, and buy another residential property, if you do not sell your current home, you will be liable to pay 3% more on each stage of any SDLT charge for the price paid. If you buy a new home and subsequently sell your existing…
How do you find a Solicitors?
We don’t pay anyone to recommend us. Many Solicitors pay others to recommend them to potential clients. This applies in particular when estate agents receive what can be substantial sums, it seems to us that this practice is not drawn to the clients’ attention. We never pay for recommendations. We rely on word of mouth,…
Divorce reform back on the agenda
Legislation for no-fault divorce in Parliament. Keep up-to-date with all the latest Family Law developments with Tassells. ttps://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/divorce-reform-swiftly-returns-to-parliament/5102641.article
Your fence or mine?
Storm Brendan swept through Britain on Monday leaving behind a trail of destruction after gale-force winds and torrential downpours caused flooding, power loss, closed roads and ripped off roofs. Many people will have woken up this morning to find storm damage. Whether it be an uprooted tree or trampoline blowing over and damaging a neighbour’s…
New year, new property
Tassells deal with all aspects with regard to sales and purchases, in addition to property transfers and re-mortgages. We pride ourselves on being easily accessible with a unique understanding of the local community and its needs. A testimonial from one of our clients: “Excellent service from Tracey and all at Tassells. Moving is very stressful…