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Court case highlights importance of using a Solicitor for your Will

WillsBy Hannah Morris10/09/2025

Although Will writing solicitors in North Wales have always emphasised the importance of using legal professionals when making a Will, a recent legal case has helped to reinforce this message.

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New domestic abuse guidance explained

Domestic Abuse, Family LawBy Karen Bennett08/09/2025

Amendments to the official guidance on how to handle cases involving victims of domestic abuse came into force in the first quarter of this year. Although many of the updates are designed to directly support the victims, the updates have also been useful for domestic violence solicitors in North Wales.

Recent improvements to Probate timescales

ProbateBy Amy Williams06/09/2025

In 2024, the completion of Probate applications took, on average, around 10 weeks. This was considered a long timescale even for more complex cases.

Key predictions for the UK housing market

PropertyBy Hannah Morris04/09/2025

Many factors can impact the housing market in the United Kingdom – and even events outside the country can cause a ripple effect on prices.

Trends in Will making in the UK

WillsBy Karen Bennett02/09/2025

It is widely acknowledged that making a Will in the United Kingdom is best done with the support of legal experts like Wills solicitors in North Wales. Recently, there has been a surge in

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Who gets granted custody of a pet during separation?

Family LawBy Amy Williams30/08/2025

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.

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Will significant changes be made to Inheritance Tax?

Inheritance Tax, NewsBy Hannah Morris28/08/2025

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.

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How a recent court case may be significant in future Wills

WillsBy Karen Bennett26/08/2025

A 2025 court case may help to clarify a range of issues relating to the use of clauses when

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Lasting power of attorney and upcoming changes

Lasting Power of AttorneyBy Amy Williams24/08/2025

Currently, all Lasting Power of Attorney issues are dealt with via

Alarming rise in inheritance disputes in the UK

Inheritance TaxBy Hannah Morris22/08/2025

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

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