No-fault Divorce
From April 2022, The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, will bring divorce law into the twenty-first century by introducing `no fault’ divorce in England [Read more]
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Probate Fee Increase – January 2022
We previously reported on the proposed Probate fee increases in 2017 and then again in 2018. Thankfully, those extortionate proposed Probate fee increases, based on [Read more]
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Modernising Lasting Powers of Attorney – Simplifying the process or Simply increasing the risk?
Lasting Powers of Attorney are legal documents allowing you (the Donor) to plan for your future by appointing someone you trust (your Attorney) to manage [Read more]
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We are delighted to welcome Tiah Coles to the Commercial department at Leonard Gray
Tiah, pictured here with Partner and Head of Property, John Appleby, has joined us from a successful and well known global City law firm as [Read more]
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The Importance of Break Clauses in an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
It is attractive for many to purchase a second or even third home for investment purposes as a buy-to-let, to provide a guaranteed future income [Read more]
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New Additions
Leonard Gray is pleased to announce some new additions to the team, pictured here with one of the partners, Chris Kelly. These are pictured left [Read more]
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Wills Act: Video Witnessing Amendment
Formalities of making a Will The requirements for ensuring that a Will is validly executed (signed) are contained in Section 9 of the Wills Act [Read more]
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Making a Will – is the feeling Mutual?
What are Mutual Wills? Mutual Wills are a type of Will in which people decide to make Wills in similar terms and agree that in [Read more]
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Parent Alienation – What is it?
Whilst the act of parent alienation is recognised in Family Courts, by social workers and those working closely with children, there is no single definition [Read more]
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Divorce Myths Debunked
Throughout my years in dealing with divorces and separations, I have come across a number of common misbeliefs held by clients which need to be [Read more]