Separating from a partner when children are involved is one of life's most difficult challenges. While you are navigating emotional upheaval following the breakdown of your relationship, you also need to make clear and practical decisions about your...
If you have a blended family, making a Will is an important opportunity to put clear and effective arrangements in place for your loved ones. You may wish to balance the needs of your current spouse or partner with the needs of your children from an...
If you own a family business, farm or land, you will have undoubtedly heard that inheritance tax (IHT) rules are changing. While the headlines have caused concern, the key message is this: don’t panic - but don’t ignore it either. Our Lifetime...
As a commercial landlord, you are likely to rely on the income from rent on leased premises in order to meet all of the costs of running the premises and for income. If you are not being paid rent, or worse, if you know your property is not being looked...
The winner of the 2025 Royal Institute of British Architects' (Riba) Stirling Prize was a modern Almshouse, providing affordable flats for over-65s. It was commended for its communal facilities which include a roof garden and planting which gives...
Losing a loved one is never easy, but the situation can become even more complex when someone dies abroad. Whether your relative was living, working, or travelling overseas, you may find yourself facing an unfamiliar set of legal and practical steps before...
We are pleased to share blogs written by our staff, talking about their job role, working at the firm and career progression at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors. In this blog by David Atkinson, Operations Assistant at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, he talks...
It was positive to see the Government’ announcement on 23 December 2025 that the level Business and Agricultural Property Relief 100% threshold will increase to be £2.5 million when it is introduced from 6 April 2026. One year on from...
A company’s share structure reflects the way ownership is divided among its shareholders, together with the rights that attach to each share. For an SME, that structure underpins everything from day-to-day decision making to long-term succession...
Dealing with real estate issues in a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership can be legally intricate. Misunderstanding how assets are categorised, failing to value them correctly, or overlooking tax consequences can lead to an unfair settlement and...