The New Inheritance Tax Rules Are Not For Everyone

  A report from accountants Saffery Campness which was commissioned by the Daily Telegraph has calculated the potential cost of delaying the new Inheritance Tax rules. Last April’s budget saw the British Government announce an increase of the Inheritance Tax threshold to “one million pounds” but this headline figure is misleading. Currently an individual estate […]

The Doorway Is Widened As To Who Can Make A Probate Claim

Randall v Randall was an “interesting” case in the High Court in May which has recently hit the law reports. Interesting in that the Court examined what it means to have an interest in an estate and therefore be able to bring a probate case against the estate. Mr and Mrs Randall, a divorced couple […]

Dementia Awareness Week 2016: Coffee Morning

Swayne Johnson Solicitors are committed to supporting important charities as well as offering high quality legal services to our community. Our solicitors work with people who live with dementia on a regular basis, and in support of the Alzheimer’s Society and to mark Dementia Awareness Week, would like to invite everyone to our coffee morning […]

Careers Fair

Rebecca Robinson of Swayne Johnson attended the first Careers Fair held at Blessed Edward Jones Catholic High School in Rhyl on 20 January 2016. Years 9-11 were in attendance and the event was very successful. The feedback from pupils was reported to be very positive and lots of pupils seemed keen to discuss a career […]

Rent Smart Wales and the New Obligations for Landlords

Landlords Beware! A new legal requirement for all landlords operating in Wales was introduced on 23rd November 2015. Landlords are now required to register themselves and their rental properties. If you own a property in Wales that you do not live in, and you allow someone else to live in that property (for which you […]

Make a Will

As January 1st dawned many of us will have spent time making a list of ways we can improve our lives. In fact statistics suggest that 95 per cent of Britons made at least one New Year’s resolution on the stroke of midnight. However, within a week 48 per cent of people will have given […]

Thinking of moving in 2016? Buying or Selling your home with Swayne Johnson Solicitors

Whether you are a First Time Buyer, moving home or downsizing, buying or selling your home is the biggest purchase or sale most of us ever undertake. So much responsibility and pressure falls on your shoulders. How do you keep everything on track without the stress? With a friendly expert by your side, your transaction […]

Effective Retirement Planning – Free Seminar

Swayne Johnson Solicitors in North Wales are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with Cullen Wealth Financial Advisers to deliver a helpful seminar on retirement and the issues you may need consider as you approach retirement. Our seminar is absolutely free to attend and addresses the question ‘Are you coming to terms with […]

Macmillan Coffee Morning Events

Swayne Johnson Solicitors are committed to supporting important charities as well as offering high quality legal services to our community. We support a wide range of charities both locally and nationally, including Macmillan Cancer Support. Our firm has been dedicated to promoting and raising funds for Macmillan for several years. Our last fundraising event for […]

Dementia Awareness Week: Help make North Wales more Dementia-friendly

Swayne Johnsons Solicitors in North Wales are once again taking part in Dementia Awareness Week this year to help increase understanding and support for those with dementia in our local community. Last year was a huge success for the Swayne Johnson Dementia Awareness Week, our staff learned a great deal about the nuanced issues facing […]