by AlexanderDorrington | Mar 18, 2019 | General property Law, Sale and Purchase, Trusts
Last week alone I received four instructions where children were providing financial support to their ageing parents. This was a surprise because my instructions are usually from parents helping children buy their first home, due to the high house prices. ...
by AlexanderDorrington | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog, General property Law, Trusts, Uncategorised
We offer a holistic approach to property law. That’s why we have a specialist practice area for trusts, estates and succession planning. Helping our clients preserve their assets is an integral part of what we do. This is the second in a series of...
by Monique Mackie | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog, General property Law, Trusts
Holiday season and a new year gets many of us thinking about those important jobs we need to get to. If you haven’t already made a will; you may want to add this near the top of your list. A will is one of the most important legal documents you ever put...
by Megan Mischewski | Sep 24, 2012 | Trusts
If your personal admin list includes sorting your will, then September is wills month. A simple will is not expensive. It’s easy and saves your loved ones the added pressure of working out how to deal with your estate. If you die intestate (without a will)...
by Debra Dorrington | Oct 4, 2011 | General property Law, Trusts
The new gifting regime was ushered in on 1 October 2011. Does this mean no more annual gifting programme, no more acknowledgements of debt or deeds of forgiveness or gifting statements? Maybe, and then maybe not. Before gifting assets there are some things to...
by Debra Dorrington | Nov 29, 2010 | General property Law, Trusts
The transfer of homes into trusts is commonplace. It is done every day. People do it to protect their assets, to create a distinction between the entity owning the significant assets and the person taking on board liabilities. Abolishing gift duty will make the...
