Private Clients
Why Choosing a Regulated Legal Practice is Essential for Your Peace of Mind
As a private client practitioner, one of the first questions I often receive from new clients is, “How much do you charge…
Top 5 things to know about wills
Making a will is one of the most important decisions you can make to safeguard the future. A will ensures your legacy…
Harold Benjamin’s Legal Director on why his new role is like ‘Coming Home’
2023 marks a very special year in Harold Benjamin’s long history. In September, it will be 70 years since the firm was…
Intestacy: the common misconceptions
When a person dies without leaving a Will, they are said to have died intestate. As they have not provided directions as…
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) – Do I need it?
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you were unable to make your own financial and welfare decisions due to…
“Share of Freehold”: not necessarily a sweet deal
Residential flats are often advertised for sale as “share of freehold”. This suggests that the flat buyer will acquire a share of…
Teenager’s Wishes and Feelings Prevail in Finely Balanced Adoption Case
Children may not have the capacity to make important decisions for themselves, but that does not mean that family judges ignore their…
Moral and Legal Obligations are Different – Family Inheritance Dispute
There can be a world of difference between a moral obligation and a legal one. The High Court made that point in rejecting…
Father Probably Responsible for Fatal Poisoning – Family Judge’s Findings
Before deciding where a child’s best interests lie, family judges often have to conduct detailed inquiries into the character and conduct of…
Divorce – Fairly Dividing Marital Assets is Not a Blame Game
The question of who is to blame for the breakdown of a marriage is often uppermost in divorcees’ minds, but it is…