“What is the normal routine for a child living between two homes?” An approach for separated parents and shared care. The short answer is – there isn’t one! A friend of mine recently asked me this question, he is in the painful process of trying to reach an agreement...
The rising number of second marriages and blended families has led to an increasing number of disputes over Wills in the last few years. In fact, a third of all marriages in England and Wales are between couples where one or both spouses have previously been married....
An executor is a person or organisation of your choosing who has the responsibility of administering your estate on your death in accordance with the rule of law and in distributing your assets as per the terms of your Will. Choosing your Executors is an extremely...
For most people, an inheritance can be life-changing, even more so when the beneficiary is vulnerable/disabled. When making a Will, most people wish to provide for their family members, especially if they are in need or vulnerable. Many disabled beneficiaries are...
There’s no denying that taking Will instructions and then getting those Wills signed during Covid-19 lockdown has presented a huge challenge for anxious clients seeking reassurance and assistance in getting their affairs in order and their professional advisors. The...
Many businesses have been forced to close their doors to customers, or severely restrict the way they operate, and despite Government assistance in terms of waiver of Business Rates for some commercial premises, or the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, there is no...
Swayne Johnson are supporting Dying Matters Week which this year takes place from 13th to 19th May. Throughout North Wales and West Cheshire we provide legal advice on making a Will and assistance on probate following a death. This brings us into regular contact with...
Most businesses process information about their customers, clients and employees. Therefore, GDPR will have an impact on the sale of the business. The buyer will want to ensure that they find out as much information as possible about your business so that they are...