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I bought the property now?
The contract is not enforceable until exchange has occurred, where your conveyancer will complete the details including the completion date. Often the contract is signed in advance, together with other necessary forms which confirm to your conveyancer a) how you would like to hold the property
Effect of Trusts and Age-Contingent Gifts on your Inheritance Tax Free Allowance
Each individual benefits from an inheritance tax-free Nil Rate Band (NRB) of £325,000. If you own your own property, and this is used as your primary residence, and you wish to leave this to lineal descendants such as children or grandchildren, you also benefit from a further inheritance tax-free Residential Nil Rate Band (RNRB) of up to £175,000.
YOUR CHILDREN AND THE LAW
From the beginning of March 2022, Dorset and North Wales are participating in a government-approved pilot scheme to streamline applications to the court for child arrangements, if parents cannot agree on how their children share their time between their separate homes.
Divorce it can be the beginning, not the end for both of you.
It is often said that this time of year is the busiest time for divorce lawyers. However, this really is not the case. Before people move on from each other, there are so many factors to consider, whether emotionally, financially, or both.
“No-Fault” divorce process will become a law
The New Year comes with major changes in terms of getting divorced because from 6th April 2022 a new “No-Fault” divorce process will become a law.
FIXED FEE DIVORCE Low price divorces – beware!
For anyone seeking a divorce, HGW Solicitors...
What to expect when selling a property as an Executor
If you are selling as an executor, even if you...
“Break Clauses” in Commercial Leases
With the recent “Covid Lockdown” forcing...
‘We’re splitting up. How do I possibly sort out the finances?’
Depending on how long you have been...
To Marry or not to Marry ? That is the question.
This is...
