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This is where our specialist solicitors across the practice share articles and news about Family Law, Wills, Trusts and Probate, LPAs, TOLATA and Contentious Probate. We hope you find it interesting and helpful and are here to answer any questions you may have.

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...

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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...

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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...

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Feb 74 min read

Helpful Resources

Explore our helpful resources designed to simplify legal matters. Access our helpful resources and templates for guidance and clarity today.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Dec 18, 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...

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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...

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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...

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Apr 25, 20241 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...

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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”...

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Sep 14, 20232 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.

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Aug 15, 20232 min read

Wills & Probate | Business Wills – Limited Company

A Business Will is like a “normal” Will, as mentioned above, but the difference is that it deals specifically with what should happen to you

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Jul 18, 20233 min read

Wills & Probate | 5 Reasons Why it Pays Off to Pay for Probate

Being an Executor of an estate comes with many responsibilities, including paying for inheritance tax (IHT).

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Jun 22, 20232 min read

Family Law | Rights of Cohabitees

Many cohabitees have the misperception that they are in a ‘common law marriage’, but this is incorrect.

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Jun 7, 20232 min read