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Jessica Fazzone
What to do if you are left cryptoassets in a Will?
In May, Irwin Mitchell hosted the 2022 First Law International Conference in Manchester. As part of the packed schedule of activities,...
15/07/22
Emma Hubbard
Family law: Summer Holidays and Passport Handovers
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many families have started their preparations for family holidays abroad. Whilst this should...
07/07/22
Emma McCann
Meeting the Needs of an Ageing Society and What This Means to You
Following the latest insight into seniors housing released last week by Irwin Mitchell & Knight Frank, it is alarming to think that...
06/07/22
Katherine Thorpe
Leasehold Ground Rents: The beginning of the next generation
A fundamental change in residential leasehold ownership begins as the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 comes into effect on 30th...
30/06/22
Scott Halliday
Summer Holidays Abroad Can Bring Concerns About International Child Abduction
The school summer holidays are a special time of the year for children to spend quality time with their parents, especially where their...
29/06/22
Gillian Coverley
Lack Of IHT Rules
The threshold above which Inheritance Tax (IHT) may become payable has been fixed since 2009 at £325,000 (“the nil rate band”). We know...
23/06/22
Jennifer Pollock
Top Tips for Avoiding Summer Holiday Disputes
We know that making arrangements for holidays with your children following divorce or separation can be tricky, so here are our top tips...
21/06/22
Nicola Midgley
Further HMRC Nudge Letters Are Imminent -This Time Targeting Non-Resident Corporate Landlords
HMRC’s latest round of nudge letters are due to target non-resident corporate landlords and will focus on the Annual Tax on Enveloped...
16/06/22
Michelle Chapman
Better Educated People May Be Able To “Hide Dementia Longer”
A recent article funded by the Alzheimer’s Society has suggested that people who are better educated are less likely to be diagnosed with...
14/06/22
Suzi Denton
Cohabiting Rights And The Common Law Myth
According to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Rights of Cohabiting Partners, there are over 3.4m unmarried couples living together in...
25/05/22
Scott Halliday
Divorce And Pensions – What You Really Need To Know
Research recently undertaken by Aviva suggests that one in six divorced people didn’t realise their pension could be impacted by...
25/05/22
Irwin Mitchell
When Markets are Falling, It’s Important to Keep Perspective
It’s not been a great year for investments so far. What started with a correction in the US tech sector has spread quickly to rest of...
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Michelle Chapman
TikTok Will Dispute
A viral TikTok video has recently been circulating the internet regarding a family argument over a grandson being left the majority of...
20/05/22
Christine Thornley
Dementia Action Week: Dementia And The Video Witnessing Of Wills
Prior to the pandemic, the rules surrounding the witnessing of Wills hadn't changed since the Wills Act 1837. Two witnesses were required...
19/05/22
Emma McCann
Does A Diagnosis Of Dementia Shut The Door To Legal Services?
Absolutely not. This Dementia Action Week, we look to dispel the myths surrounding dementia and what it means when arranging your own...
17/05/22
Hannah Braisted
Widower fights for the right to use embryos created with his wife
Ted Jennings from London is fighting for the right to use the last remaining frozen embryo created by himself and his deceased wife, to...
12/05/22
Suzi Denton
Couple Deemed Legal Parents Of Adult Son Under English Law, Following Surrogacy In The US.
Ground-Breaking Victory In The Family Courts For People With Surrogate Children. By Grace Mullis, Family Law solicitor at Irwin Mitchell...
10/05/22
Nicola Hawkins
I Have Been Appointed As An Executor – What Expenses Can I Claim?
By Laura Williams, Paralegal and Elizabeth Potter, Trainee Solicitor. If you have been appointed as an Executor (or Administrator of an...
09/05/22
Faye Lawrence
The Law On UK Domicile And Its Effect On Personal Taxation – An Introduction (Or A Refresher)
By Joshua Fowler, Solicitor. There has been much reporting in recent weeks on the domicile position of members of parliament and their...
26/04/22
Faye Lawrence
No Fault Divorce And Mediation – A New Way Forward For Families
By Claire Filer, Partner and Mediator, Family Law. On 6 April 2022, family law in England and Wales significantly changed when no-fault...
26/04/22
Daniel Moreton
Crypto-assets: An Emerging Asset Forming Part Of Financial Settlements
Ownership of crypto assets, in particular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, has rocketed in the past few years. It is therefore...
14/04/22
Faye Lawrence
No Fault Divorce: The End Of The Blame Game And The End Of An Unnecessary Difference Of Treatment For Same-Sex Couples.
By Scott Halliday, Associate Solicitor, Family Law. The law on divorce and civil partnership dissolution has materially changed. As of 6...
13/04/22
Nicola Hawkins
Communication, capacity and estate planning
By Elizabeth Potter, trainee Solicitor and Nicola Hawkins, Solicitor, Tax, Trusts and Estates Team. Bruce Willis has millions of fans...
04/04/22
Faye Lawrence
‘Material Information’: A Potential Conveyancing Revolution
By Jeremy Raj, Head of Residential Property. “Sometimes new laws come in with a bang, in other cases they sit on the statute books until...
01/04/22
Faye Lawrence
Transgender Day of Visibility: Surrogacy for the Trans Community
By Hannah Saxe – Senior Associate Solicitor, Family Law. Transgender and non-binary people are increasingly opting for surrogacy as their...
31/03/22
Yousafa Hazara
Beneficial ownership register for Overseas Entities owning UK property
By Alex Ruffel, Yousafa Hazara and Josh Fowler. The UK government passed the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act (the Act)...
30/03/22
Suzi Denton
Autism Acceptance Week: How Can Autistic Parents Be Supported And Protected In The Family Court?
By Scott Halliday, Associate Solicitor, Family Law. During Autism Acceptance Week, I want to reflect on the issue of how autistic parents...
29/03/22
Suzi Denton
This Week Marks Autism Acceptance Week. But What Does This Mean For Family Law?
By Emma Hubbard, Associate Solicitor, Family Law. It is vital for the Family Courts and everyone who is involved in the process to adapt...
24/03/22
Faye Lawrence
No Fault Divorce Ends The Blame Game
No Fault divorce ends the blame game By Emily Hugo, Solicitor, Family. From 6 April 2022, the new divorce process will be implemented....
24/03/22
Irwin Mitchell
Protecting Your Finances - Three Ways to Protect Against the Cost of Living Bite
Increased cost of living It should be no surprise that the cost of living is rising significantly. We already know that: Inflation is up...
24/03/22