World Alzheimer’s Month – September 2023
Why am I Left in the Waiting Room?
Many new Will enquiries come from concerned relatives and loved ones on behalf of older or vulnerable new clients. At Swayne Johnson Solicitors, we welcome enquiries from everyone - we’re always willing to provide information about the Will making process and cost. We...
Spotting The Signs Of Financial And Economic Abuse
Financial abuse is a very serious form of domestic abuse and is more common than you would think. The signs of financial abuse can often be difficult to spot. Lisa Harbour, Associate in the Family Law Team at Swayne Johnson Solicitors says:- Financial...
Tackling The Return To School As A Separated Parent
Forced Marriages And The New Legal Age For Marriage
On 27th February 2023 the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 comes into force, which will raise the legal age to consent to marriage or to enter into a civil partnership from 16 to 18 in England and Wales. Whilst there is existing legislation in...
Private Client Team Climb Snowdon
Now we all know the Private Client team enjoy team meetings and regular catch ups, but on the 7th August Lynette Viney-passig and Rebecca Robinson picked a venue to top them all - Snowdon Summit! Who said "never mix business with pleasure"?
Wills and Second Marriages
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....
The Benefits of Appointing Professional Executors in Your Will
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...
Inheritance and Entitlement to Means-Tested Benefits
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...