This is where you can find some useful background information on a range of legal areas covered by KWW’s specialists. Please remember, the law has a habit of changing, so always check with us for the very latest legal position.
When a marriage or civil partnership ends, the process of divorce can be emotionally draining and financially complex. You may feel overwhelmed with the changes you are facing as you go through a divorce, and quite often going from a household with two incomes to one can be a struggle. “If you do not own
If you take out a mortgage to buy your home, your lender will almost certainly register a charge against it at the Land Registry. The charge does not transfer ownership. However, it will give the lender important rights, including the ability to sell your home if you default on your loan. “When borrowing to buy
There have been a number of changes in regard to marriage law and marriage status since 2004, with the most recent being the introduction of opposite-sex civil partnerships in 2019. These changes have been important in providing clarity over legal rights and financial security when one of the couple dies. Meanwhile, despite ongoing campaigns, couples
Heralded as the greatest shake-up in UK employment law for more than 30 years, and the biggest upgrade to worker rights in a generation, the much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill has finally landed, writes David Anstee, senior partner at KWW Solicitors in East Molesey. But with many of the sweeping reforms postponed or diluted, it feels
While the specific terms of any will are up to the individual who makes it, after they have died there may be circumstances where those left behind wish to pass their gift to someone else. “Beneficiaries don’t have to accept their inheritance, whether under a will or under the terms of intestacy,” says Jack Haskew,
While financial assets can be divided relatively easily when settling an estate, this is not usually possible with heirlooms such as a painting, a piece of furniture or individual pieces of jewellery. Even if items are not valuable, such items may be the cause of a dispute between siblings who have set their heart on
If you’ve been following the first series of Love Is Blind UK on Netflix, you’ll be aware that money issues have been a bone of contention among a few of the couples who are preparing to get married just 10 days after meeting. One of the couples – Freddie Powell and Catherine Richards – have
Private residential landlords are being challenged to keep pace with current legislation, and a scheme to support tenants through debt is one of the latest demanding a detailed understanding. The Debt Respite Scheme, launched in 2020, introduced a so-called ‘breathing space’ for tenants trying to manage debt, including those experiencing a mental health crisis. The
Acting as an executor means you are responsible for reporting the value of the estate and declaring any inheritance tax due, so it is important to make sure you follow the correct procedures. “Since January 2022, new rules have applied in respect of reporting inheritance tax,” says Jack Haskew, Head of the Private Client team
Whether you need to do anything if you decide to change the use of a premises depends on two main factors. The first is the current use of the premises and the second is whether you own or lease the premises, writes our Head of Commercial Property Salv Sole. This means we must consider the
A home with outside space appeals to many of us, but it may be hard to find somewhere affordable with a garden and, even then, you may not want the responsibility of its upkeep. A balcony or roof terrace could give you that much coveted al fresco space without the maintenance headache. “It is certainly
Whether the beneficiary of an estate is entitled to inherit a small personal item, a share or even the majority of the assets of the person who died, it can be a stressful time for them while they wait for probate to come through. Delays at the probate office are outside your control, but if
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