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What Happens... If You Die Without A Will?
A Will is a legal document that sets out how you would like to divide your assets once you die, it also sets out who will be the...
Penn Chambers
Mar 183 min read
How to Legally Reduce Inheritance Tax in the UK
Inheritance Tax (IHT) can take a significant chunk out of your estate when you pass away, reducing the amount of wealth you leave behind...
Penn Chambers
Mar 184 min read
What is Parental Alienation?
Parental alienation is a term to describe behaviours where one parent expresses an outgoing pattern of negative attitudes and...
Penn Chambers
Feb 172 min read
What is parental responsibility?
Parental responsibility is defined under s3(1) Children Act 1989 as being: all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority...
Penn Chambers
Feb 74 min read
NEW | Penn Chambers' The Discretionary Dispatch
At Penn Chambers Solicitors, we are excited to launch The Discretionary Dispatch, our revamped newsletter designed to bring you more...
Penn Chambers
Jan 251 min read
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Penn Chambers
Jan 251 min read
Storing Your Important Documents
Your original Will is your only legally valid Will, and it must be stored securely. If it is damaged or lost, there is a risk it could be...
Penn Chambers
Jan 201 min read
All You Need to Know About MIAM
The first meeting with a mediator is often called a Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting or MIAM.
Penn Chambers
Jan 142 min read
A Thoughtful Gift This Christmas: Gift a Will
A Will might not be the first thing that comes to mind as a gift, but it is a powerful and thoughtful gesture that provides peace of mind...
Penn Chambers
Dec 18, 20242 min read
Probate Registry Delays - Cause of More Distress During Difficult Times
Currently, the estimated turnaround time is around 16 weeks (!), but based on experience, it can often extend even longer.
Penn Chambers
May 17, 20242 min read
Paternity Fraud in the UK
Navigating the complexities of paternity fraud requires legal expertise. At Penn Chambers, our specialist family lawyers offer support...
Penn Chambers
May 17, 20242 min read
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024 | Telephone Probate Clinic
Going through bereavement is undoubtedly a challenging and emotional journey. We understand this, and we are here to help you navigate...
Penn Chambers
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Understanding Debt in Estate Management: Executors' Responsibilities and Risks
Our clients have often inquired about what happens to their debt after they pass away. The answer is straightforward: debts are...
Penn Chambers
Apr 25, 20241 min read
First meeting with a Family Solicitor
We understand that family law issues can be overwhelming, we can reassure you that you do not have to face them alone. Booking a first meeti
Penn Chambers
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Urgency to Prepare Your Will
Many choose to postpone preparing their Will for as long as they can without properly considering the risks and potential implications...
Penn Chambers
Feb 2, 20244 min read
Live at BBC Radio London
Tune in to the Eddie Nestor MBE show on BBC Radio London today at 11 am to hear Shak Inayat...
Penn Chambers
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Are You A Common Law Spouse?
In the medieval period in the United Kingdom, it was not unusual for two people to live together and declare that they were “married”...
Penn Chambers
Sep 14, 20232 min read
Press Release: Penn Chambers Solicitors Acquires Family Law and Wills, Trusts and Probate Files
Penn Chambers Solicitors, a boutique law firm based in the City of London, has announced their acquisition of the Family Law...
Penn Chambers
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Rules of Intestacy, Order of Priority
Emma Aslett on the rules of intestacy and order of priority.
Rules of intestacy come into effect when a person passes away without a Will.
Penn Chambers
Aug 15, 20232 min read
10 Years of Penn Chambers Solicitors
As we celebrate the remarkable milestone of 10 years, we reflect upon the transformative nature of this decade and eagerly look forward...
Penn Chambers
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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