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.
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
In a move that highlights the growing popularity of women’s cricket, KWW Solicitors is proud to announce its official sponsorship of East Molesey Cricket Club’s first ever women’s team. KWW is sponsoring East Molesey Magic, which will compete in the Surrey Slam Women’s Competition. David Anstee, managing partner of KWW Solicitors, presented the team with
As a commercial landlord, it can often feel like you’re navigating a maze of obligations and responsibilities. From ensuring the safety of the premises to managing the terms of your lease agreements, it’s a line of work that requires careful attention to detail, says Salv Sole, Head of Commercial Property at KWW Solicitors of East
The recent case involving celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and a family occupying his Duke of Albany pub near Regent’s Park in London highlights a complex legal issue: squatters’ rights and adverse possession. While the specifics of Ramsay’s case remain private, KWW Solicitors partner and property expert Salv Sole (pictured) says it serves as a timely
When dealing with the administration of an estate, distributing the gifts is one of the final stages. It is important the executors do not make distributions too soon, to protect themselves and the estate against debts or claims. Executors are advised not to pay out gifts before obtaining the Grant of Probate as time limits
Property market commentators are divided on whether 2024 will see a further dip in house prices, while buyers play wait and see on the mortgage market. Meantime, many amateur property developers are once more being drawn into the sector, with the lure of fast profits to be made while the market is slow. While the
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