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Cohabitation Agreements

What are Cohabitation Agreements? A Cohabitation Agreement is a ‘written, signed document, often signed as a deed in front of witnesses’ that deals with the terms that a couple or group have decided to cohabit together on the basis of. Why would I need a Cohabitation...
Changes to Family Procedure Rules

Changes to Family Procedure Rules

The Family Procedure Rule (2010) has changed, as of Monday 29th April 2024. Today’s changes specifically relate to “Non-Court Dispute Resolution” or NCDR, as we would normally abbreviate it in the industry. Key Points to Note The main points to note...
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

Common misconceptions about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) Some common misconceptions about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are – You can automatically act for your spouse without an LPA or your ‘next of kin’ will act for you. ‘I will make an LPA when I...
Do I have to pay SDLT? A beginner’s guide

Do I have to pay SDLT? A beginner’s guide

You must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you buy a property or land over the prescribed figure set by the Government in England and Northern Ireland. There are some notable exceptions: First Time Buyers have a different SDLT ‘threshold’ figure to existing property...
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