Divorce is a stressful time for everyone involved, from the divorcing parties to children and relatives. The easiest way to make it as painless and swift as possible is to ensure you understand what’s involved in the process.

Last year’s budget introduced a Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB), which is designed to reduce inheritance tax for a large number of families

BSG Solicitors are pleased to announce the promotion of Pippa Weld-Blundell to Partner, recognising her significant contribution to the firm since joining in 2012.

Despite opposition from the Law Society, fees payable to the Court to issue proceedings in respect of civil disputes went up considerably this year.

Always finalise your financial agreements following a divorce by way of a Consent or final Order to prevent your ex-spouse pursuing you in later years for a share of any after acquired assets and to prevent the expense of pursuing or contesting the proceedings.
 

There has been a bit of a furore on the Solicitors for the Elderly discussion forum recently following press articles about Deeds of Variation and particularly the Daily Mail’s reference to it as a ‘controversial tax loophole’. 

Commercial leases are complex lengthy documents with even short term lets running to multiple pages.  So, what are the important issues? 

Recent research has revealed that six months after its introduction, UK home buyers hold mixed feelings over the Mortgage Market Review (MMR), which was designed to halt reckless lending. 

As part of BSG's commitment to supporting charity the staff and partners raised £560.00 through their sponsored walk across Morecambe Bay and office cake sale. Obviously the latter was a requirement after the former!!

On Friday 13 June the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 came into force.