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The Devil Wears Probate

Lois Britchford
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Much like The Devil Wears Prada, probate looks glamorous from a distance. From far away, it’s: important-looking documents calm professionals people “sorting things out” in a very composed way everything handled efficiently and...

Considering health needs in a financial settlement after divorce

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Divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership is rarely straightforward, but where one party or a child has significant health needs the legal and financial issues can become particularly complex. Health conditions, whether physical or mental, may affect a...

A different kind of legal appointment

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Many people expect a legal appointment to feel formal or even a little intimidating. But for one client working with Sharon Richardson, Head of our Private Client team , it felt very different. They described their meeting as welcoming, friendly and...

Avoiding fallout: how to ensure the smooth exit of a partner

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Partnerships evolve - people retire, careers shift, priorities move on, or disagreements arise. Without a clear exit mechanism, the business can face sudden disruption, uncertainty over ownership, and disputes about money or responsibilities. For many...

Selling Land Subject to Overage or Clawback

Gemma Patchett-Thomas
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What Landowners Need to Know When selling agricultural or development land, agreeing a price acceptable to both buyer and seller can be challenging - particularly where the land has potential for future development. One common solution is to sell the land...

How to deal with defamation of your business

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If your business has been the subject of a negative and inaccurate statement, you will know how damaging this can be to your business in so many ways. It is particularly frustrating when it feels like you cannot do anything about it, because it appears...

Pensions and Inheritance Tax - planning for the April 2027 changes

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Pensions have long played an important role in  estate planning . Unlike most other assets, pension funds have generally fallen outside the scope of inheritance tax (IHT) because death benefits are typically paid at the discretion of pension scheme...

From Secretary to Solicitor

Lois Britchford
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We’re thrilled to continue our blog series celebrating the incredible journeys of our colleagues and the many ways careers can flourish within our firm. In this blog we are sharing Lois Britchford’s journey as a Solicitor.   Thank...

Taking control of your future

Sharon Richardson
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The importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) allow you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to do so. While many people assume this is something to think about later in...

We are taking part in the 50 Plus Festival 2026

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Taking place from 1 – 18 October 2026, the York 50+ Festival will once again be packed with many events and activities across the two week period. We are again supporting this fantastic festival with a series of 30 minute free appointments* available...

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