Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of cohabiting couple families in the UK doubled from 1.5 million in 1996 to 3.3 million last year.
8th-14th May 2017 is awareness week for Dying Matters, a coalition of 32,000 members across England and Wales which aims to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement and to make plans for the end of life.
Probate fees had been due to rise from £155 if done through a Solicitor or £215 for a personal application up to £20,000 for some estates in England and Wales from May.
Rogue traders who bombard the elderly and vulnerable with nuisance phone calls are to be stopped in their tracks by a targeted Government scheme designed to protect those with dementia.
BSG Solicitors are shocked by the recent news that the government is planning to increase probate fees according to the value of the property left by an individual in their will
Buying a property is one of the biggest investments that any of us will make. So, when it comes to divorce, it’s also one of the most contentious assets that splitting couples fight over.
With the divorce rates in the UK at 42% and in the US almost 50% it really does prove that marriage is no longer for life and if we get fed up, we leave.
Christmas is by far one of the toughest times after a breakup or divorce because it is traditionally a time for families and loved ones to come together.