Thank you for your enquiries this month. It is always good to hear from you. Here are just some of the matters that have been concerning you: I have been separated from my husband for 3 years after 20 years of marriage. We have no
Many young people look to their parents to enable them to purchase their first home or to move up the property ladder. The solicitor acting on your purchase will need to know from the start how your purchase is being funded and if any money
On Friday 29th September Jocelyn from our Bransgore office met with HRH The Princess Royal and F1 Legend Nigel Mansell CBE at the UK Youth Avon Tyrrell Showcase Event. The Avon Tyrrell outdoor centre in Bransgore helps young people build a brighter future for themselves
Dixon Stewart supported Alzheimer’s Society on Saturday 2 September when Helen and Angie took a 13 mile trek near Stonehenge. It was a really well organised event by Alzheimer’s Society. They even made the sun shine all day. Thank you for all your support. You
What you need to know about signing your home over to your children You are permitted to give your home to your children at any time even if you live in it. If you were to make an outright gift of your home to your
You may have heard the comments by retired Court of Protection Judge Denzil Lush about the risks posed by creating a lasting power of attorney (LPA). Mr Lush claimed that they provided opportunities for abuse. An LPA is a legal document that allows you to
You have received an offer from someone to buy your home that you find acceptable. You have so much to do before you move. Spare a thought for the legal process that now follows. To reduce delays in the sale it is probably best to
Equity release schemes allow you to release cash from your home in order to provide a capital sum. Equity release schemes are designed to be a lifelong commitment so if you change your mind, need to move house or want your equity for something else
The current rules for inheritance tax are that inheritance tax is charged at 40 per cent on the assets of those who die that are above the main threshold of £325,000 for a single person. This doubles up to £650,000 for married couples and civil
I currently have a will but am getting married next month and will need to change my will. Should I wait until after my marriage to do this? The will you have is automatically cancelled upon your marriage and so it is important to make
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