It is somewhat concerning that large sections of the public are still unaware that will-writing remains unregulated, meaning many people could make huge errors jeopardising their families. The Wills & Probate Consumer Research Report 2018, released in recent months showed 61 per cent were unaware that there is no regulation of will writers, despite half […]
According to the most recent statistics conveyancing remains by far the most complained about area of law yet it appears this message is not getting through to the public. Almost a quarter of all legal complaints (24%) relate to the purchase and sale of property, according to statistics by the Legal Ombudsman, in its report […]
A partner turned carer has won an acrimonious battle with her deceased ex’s family, and once again shows the importance of up to date wills. Carole Taylor recently won £325,000 from the estate of James Redmond after a judge ordered his two daughters to pay it from the estate, worth in the region of £1m. […]
Two sons who are fighting to free their mum after she killed her husband and their father in a brutal hammer attack has highlights coercive control behaviour. Sally Challen, was subjected to years of abuse from her husband, Richard, and ultimately killed him over 8 years ago. An update in the law has seen a […]
The terrible case of a man killing his wife and daughter before turning a gun on himself has brought the subject of coercive behaviour to the fore. Lance Hart murdered his wife Claire and daughter Charlotte in 2016 and the recent report by the local council into the tragedy concluded that it is vital that […]
For people living in and around London, a recent freedom of information request showing inheritance tax hotspots demonstrates how many need to take action. A fact to add to this is HMRC has also raked in inheritance tax of over £2.8 billion during the first six months of the 2018/19 tax year, which is why […]
The public’s quest to ensure they are getting the best legal advice takes a significant step forward at the end of this year. Law firms will have to publish details of their employees’ experience and the time work is likely to take, as well as their prices when new transparency rules come into force in […]
Recent news that a consultation on the prospect of “no-fault divorce” is being prepared by the Conservative government is a welcome step. The move could quicken the slow and confrontational procedures many couples face when separating. Like many law firms, we at Dale and Newbery have long been behind a reform of a divorce system, […]
For many years, the legal profession has spoken of the fragility of not having legal protection in so-called, ‘common-law relationships,’ and a recent case has certainly highlighted the strength of working with the law The national media has commentated on how an unemployed woman, who was in a same-sex relationship with a wealthy partner, has […]
It is more than a little noteworthy to law firms like ourselves who offer conveyancing services that many homeowners do not trust law firms they are referred to by estate agents, a recent survey has found. The study of just over 2,000 people including 1,350 homeowners for property platform, When You Move showed 38% mistrusted […]
The recent headlines about a heterosexual couple who won a lengthy legal battle for the right to opt for a civil partnership instead of marriage could have huge ramifications for society. The much publicised Supreme Court ruling in favour of London couple, Rebecca Steinfeld, and Charles Keidan certainly could be wide-reaching, especially for the 3 […]
The recent announcement by Barbara Windsor that she is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is very much a tale of modern ageing, which has a lesson for us all. Certainly, for some of us of a certain vintage, who can recall the very picture postcode humour of the Carry On films, in which she starred, the […]
