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.
Unsurprisingly given that almost two centuries have past since the Wills Act of 1837 was signed into English and Welsh law, it has become hopelessly out of step with modern society. On May 16, 2025, the Law Commission, the independent body that reviews and recommends reforms to the law, delivered a landmark report and accompanying
In the intricate world of UK law, certain documents act as flexible tools, allowing for necessary adjustments and amendments to existing agreements or legal arrangements. One such instrument is the Deed of Variation (DoV). While it might sound complex, understanding what a DoV is and when it can be used is incredibly helpful, particularly in
The UK Wills & Probate Consumer Research Report 2025 reveals a significant and encouraging trend: more of us are finally getting around to making a will. For the first time since records began, more than four in 10 UK adults (41%) now have this crucial document in place. This represents an uplift from 38% in
It was three years ago that we saw the introduction of the no-fault-divorce regime in England and Wales. Until April 6, 2022, navigating divorce often meant wading through a murky swamp of accusations and blame. To legally end a marriage, one party typically had to prove the other was at fault, citing reasons like adultery,
The Government has this week confirmed it plans to launch a consultation on cohabitation, with the overriding concern being the legal rights and protections for women in cohabiting relationships. Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, the minister overseeing family justice, marriage and divorce, told a House of Commons justice select committee that a formal consultation will be
With the house sale process averaging around 12 weeks, and unexpected setbacks often adding eight weeks or more to the process, motivated home movers are being encouraged to get organised before they kickstart any sale or purchase. The factors that can affect getting a sale over the line swiftly often start with lost or mislaid
The dream of owning a home remains a powerful aspiration for young adults. However, for many, particularly first-time buyers, the path to achieving this dream is often blocked by the daunting hurdle of saving a substantial deposit, says KWW’s Head of Residential Conveyancing Eve Wilson. Recent government initiatives, including a new mortgage guarantee scheme and
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,
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