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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.
We have a useful guide for all our services, please click to find out more.
Reducing the risk of attorneys falling out
The steady rise in life expectancy means it is more important than ever that people appoint someone to take control of their financial and healthcare
The best mortgage lender of all?
A report out today reveals the average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, up by more than £6,000 compared to last year. The
The perils of DIY probate
An increasing number of executors choose to deal with an estate themselves when a close relative dies. But is this really a wise move, asks
Non-compete clauses: Ruling boost
A UK Supreme Court decision will give comfort to employers looking to enforce contractual clauses that restrict employees from leaving to work for their competitors,
Your Will: Don’t put it off!
Most people don’t like to think about their own mortality, but planning for the future is important to ensure your property, money and possessions are
The House Purchasing Process
So you’ve made an offer on a place and it has been accepted. Now it’s time to get the ball rolling on legally transferring the
Prenuptial agreements
According to a leading bridal magazine, the average amount spent on a wedding in the UK in 2018 was nearly £18,000. With so many things
Making a Will when you retire
Having a Will is important for every adult but is even more so as you enter retirement and start to put your affairs in order.
Parental responsibility: The key points
Families now come in all shapes and sizes, and children may live with parents who are cohabiting, married, separated or divorced. They may be part
Trustees’ duty to give information to beneficiaries
It can be flattering to be asked by a relative or close friend to be a trustee of their estate, but this is a role
Lessons from widow’s fight for digital memories
A judge this week ordered Apple to give a widow access to her late husband’s online accounts which contained thousands of treasured family photographs and
The probate process and our role
This quick-reference table explains the role of your solicitor at each of the various stages of obtaining probate. We hope this helps you to understand
Divorce: Sharing the pension pot
As part of any discussion regarding family finances following divorce, it is important to consider pensions. As David Anstee, KWW’s family law expert, explains, this
Indemnity policies explained
If you’re selling a property, you may find the buyer’s solicitors and the mortgage lenders insist on an indemnity policy being in place before the
Tax planning for your inheritance
Planning how to deal with your assets in a tax-efficient manner is an important but potentially complex task. An increasing number of estates will be
Help To Buy: Everything you need to know
The Help to Buy scheme was originally introduced in April 2013. Since then, it has helped nearly 170,000 households onto the property ladder. However, as
Benefits of a clean-break agreement on divorce
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
Controversy over new Probate fees schedule
From April 2019, some estates in England and Wales could be required to pay almost £6,000 for a service that currently costs less than 4%
Changing a Will after someone has died
Sometimes the generosity of a friend or relative leaving you a gift in their Will can backfire if it turns out your estate will need
Health and welfare power of attorney
A health and welfare lasting power of attorney is a legal document which allows you to appoint people you trust to make decisions about health
