29 June 2022
Do you Think a Will was Unfair or Invalid? If you are looking into how to contest a Will, you might have concerns about the capacity of the person who made it, how it was made, or if someone was left out of it. As…
10 June 2022
Local Pre-nuptial agreement solicitors Wedding planning is an exciting time for all involved, as is planning for your marriage. We’ve worked with many couples to help them plan ahead using a pre-nuptial agreement. If you have assets, property, or inheritance that you would like to…
27 May 2022
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the administrative, financial, and legal complexities of probate. Jargon such as ‘applying for the grant’, ‘estate’ vs ‘assets’, ‘executors’ vs ‘administrators’ are all thrown at you while you may be trying to navigate a funeral, your own…
15 May 2022
What is spousal maintenance? Spousal maintenance is the regular payment made from one ex-spouse to another after divorce, to ensure that neither party becomes financially destitute. If one spouse was financially dependent upon the other, spousal maintenance should be a fair amount that allows the…
13 May 2022
Ground rent will be scrapped on most new residential leases in England and Wales from 30 June 2022. This could save future homeowners hundreds or even thousands of pounds a year. At Burt Brill & Cardens, our expert residential conveyancing team are on hand to…
22 September 2021
Deciding where your child should be educated is one of the most important and personal choices a parent can make. Different types of schools can have an enormous impact upon your child’s development, wellbeing, and future career. No doubt as a parent you will want…
16 July 2021
If you have put your finances into the hands of a professional only to lose money because of their bad advice, you might have a claim for negligence. This is exactly what happened to our client. For confidentiality purposes, names in this blog have been…
15 July 2021
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 – commonly nicknamed the “no-fault divorce law” – has come into force in England & Wales as of 6 April 2022. The introduction of the Act will have a tremendous impact upon couples who wish to divorce without…
21 May 2021
A blog by David Edwards, Managing Director Aside from managing the Firm here at Burt Brill & Cardens, much of my work as a Solicitor is with individuals and their families. This includes providing legal support to my clients when a family member or loved…
1 March 2021
No matter your age or health, an accident or illness could occur at any time which could rob you of your capacity. This could leave you unable to make your own financial and medical decisions. Without documents like an Advance Decision or Lasting Power of…
23 October 2020
Our Managing Director David Edwards has over 30 years’ experience in helping clients manage their assets and plan their estates to protect themselves and their loved ones. In this blog, he answers your most frequently asked questions on how gifts can affect inheritance. Need urgent…
27 May 2020
After seven weeks of property lockdown, the government has updated the regulations around viewing, purchasing, and selling property in England. With nearly half a million property transactions unable to progress during lockdown, the easing of these rules has provided relief and a sense of a…
