Private Clients

October 20, 2023

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…

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September 12, 2023

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…

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April 6, 2023

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…

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July 19, 2022

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…

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April 12, 2022

“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…

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March 18, 2022

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…

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March 10, 2022

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…

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March 7, 2022

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…

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February 23, 2022

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…

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February 17, 2022

Update Your Will Today – This is What Can Happen If You Don’t

Family relationships can become increasingly complex over time, particularly where marital breakdown intervenes, and that is why it is so important to…

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