Who gets granted custody of a pet during separation?
The current laws relating to who takes ownership of a pet in the event of a divorce or separation are clear cut and definitive under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.
Will significant changes be made to Inheritance Tax?
With the Autumn Budget 2025 looming, it is anticipated that there will be some significant changes made to inheritance tax rules. Solicitors in Porthmadog and other areas of North Wales understand that changes are pending – though at this time, the details are not yet fully known.
How a recent court case may be significant in future Wills
A 2025 court case may help to clarify a range of issues relating to the use of clauses when
Lasting power of attorney and upcoming changes
Currently, all Lasting Power of Attorney issues are dealt with via
Alarming rise in inheritance disputes in the UK
According to statistics provided by the Ministry of Justice, there has been a considerable rise in the number of cases where a Will has been disputed in
Statistics revealed on pre-nuptial agreements
Recently, it has been estimated that almost 90% of couples in the United Kingdom who are either married or in a civil partnership do not have
Proposed changes to rules on witnessing a Will
The current laws relating to witnessing a Will clearly state that witnesses cannot benefit from the Will they are signing off. These important safeguards exist to maintain fairness and transparency.
What is the conveyancing process when selling a property?
The term conveyancing refers to the legal process that transfers ownership of a property from the seller to a buyer. When you sell a house, the conveyancing process starts when you accept a buyer’s offer and ends when you
The shifting landscape of divorce
“Divorce Day”, which fell on 6 January this year, is a time when applications for divorce increase. Although it is not a formally recognised landmark date, it has been acknowledged by separation solicitors in North Wales as a busier time than normal, and one largely associated with disputes over the Christmas period.
What is the conveyancing process when buying a property?
Conveyancing is defined as the legal process required to transfer ownership of a property to a buyer from a seller.