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Penn Chambers
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Family Law | What is a Parenting Plan?
A parenting plan is a plan to clarify the arrangements to care for children between parents after a divorce or separation.
Penn Chambers
May 26, 20221 min read
Client Care | Penn Chambers is now on Review Solicitors
As part of our drive to continually improve the standard of service, we offer to our clients, we would be grateful if you could provide...
Penn Chambers
Apr 27, 20222 min read
Wills & Probate | Dying Matters Awareness Week, 2-6 May 2022
Our Open Coffee Mornings will take place during the Dying Matters Awareness week - everyone is welcome, and no appointment is needed.
Penn Chambers
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Family Law | “Blame game” ends with no-fault divorce
Landmark reforms introducing no-fault divorce aimed at reducing conflict between separating couples come into force today.
Penn Chambers
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Wills & Probate | Penn Chambers as the Highest Donating New Firm to Will Aid 2021
Penn Chambers was the highest donating new firm to Will Aid in 2021 and 8th highest donating firm across the UK.
Penn Chambers
Mar 10, 20221 min read
Wills & Probate | Where There Is a Will There Is a Way. Or Not
There are many reasons cited as to why people don’t make a Will. They range from being uncomfortable talking about death to trusting...
Penn Chambers
Mar 8, 20222 min read
Wills & Probate | Should I Use Online Will Writing Service?
Is it worth saving on your Will? Should you be using Online Will Writing services? Allow us to explain...
Penn Chambers
Mar 2, 20222 min read
Welcoming our first trainee solicitor in over 10 years, Phoebe Chau
Penn Chambers Solicitors are proud to announce the first trainee solicitor in many years - welcome, Phoebe Chau!
Penn Chambers
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Family Law | Financial Settlements and Divorce
When a marriage has broken down one of the first thoughts is often around the finances. Interestingly, you do not need to agree on...
Penn Chambers
Dec 20, 20211 min read
Family Law | Address By Sir Andrew McFarlane To The Jersey International Family Law Conference 2021
The words of the President of the Family Court, Sir Andrew McFarlane, who has reiterated the need to reform proceedings in the Family Court.
Penn Chambers
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Wills & Probate | Two-Thirds Of UK Adults Are Without A Will- Are You One Of Them?!
In 2021, an estimated two-thirds of UK adults have not made a Will to pass on their wealth.
Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Wills & Probate | What are the duties of an executor of a Will?
Carrying out a person's last wishes is not as simple as reading the Will and simply giving out the items listed. That is why in the Will the
Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Wills & Probate | About the Bereavement Process
A probate professional can take that stress away from you and allow you to bereave for your missed loved one.
Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Wills & Probate | Distributing An Estate – What If There Isn’t Enough?
If a deceased person’s liabilities exceed their assets, this is called an insolvent estate.
Well, who gets paid first and who gets paid las
Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Wills & Probate | Property Increase vs Inheritance Tax Liability
We are all aware of the increase in property values has increased substantially in recent times, notably during the pandemic.
Penn Tech Admin
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Wills & Probate | Increase of Wills During Covid-19
Research conducted by IRN Research has revealed that only 4% of those surveyed cited the recent pandemic as the reason for them making a...
Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Wills & Probate | 7 Good Reasons to Make A Will
Making a Will is not normally high on a list of most people’s priorities, nor is it a particularly engaging activity, but there are...
Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Wills & Probate | Disinheriting Your Children Part 2
In my last article entitled “Disinheriting Your Children” I talked about the abiding feature of English law that you a free to leave your...
Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Wills & Probate | Disinheriting Your Children
An abiding feature of English law is that you a free to leave your estate to whomever you please. Does that mean it is as simple as that...
Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read
Wills & Probate | Why do you need a proper Will, drafted by a fully qualified solicitor
It doesn’t matter how much or little you have. Make sure your Will is prepared by a FULLY qualified Solicitor.
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