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28/03/2022

The New "No-Fault" Divorce Explained

Each year around 100,000 couples in the UK get divorced. Often, the process to reach their final separation has been a long and painful one, especially if there are children affected too.

28/02/2022

What happens if someone dies and there’s no will?

It’s estimated that around 57% of the British adult population have either never written a will or have one that is out of date or invalid.

14/02/2022

A Brief Guide to Family Law

As anyone who has been through a divorce or separation will know, it is always a traumatic experience no matter how calmly and fairly it is managed.

07/12/2021

Making a will has never been easier

It’s estimated that as many as 60% of adults in the UK may not have wills. Perhaps this is understandable. After all, they’re not compulsory and many people feel that they may not even need one.

06/09/2021

A guide to Inheritance Tax

We all want to pass on as much of our wealth as possible to our family and close friends. However, there will be a certain amount of Inheritance Tax to pay.

30/07/2021

Ilkley Office Has Relocated to Yeadon!

We are pleased to announce that, as a result of our continued growth, we’re relocating our Ilkley office to larger, purpose-built premises.

19/05/2021

The Eatons guide to wills and probate

Making a will is one of the more important things you can do in life. It will ensure that, after you die, your assets will be distributed as you wanted them to be.

16/04/2021

Everything you need to know about being made redundant

As we head forward, hopefully, towards a post-Covid world there is still a great deal of uncertainty about what this may entail. One area that is particularly hard to predict is the world of work.

15/03/2021

A guide to child custody

Any separation is going to be a very upsetting time for children, whatever the circumstances that have led to it and this is why it is especially important that great care is taken.

11/02/2021

Understanding the divorce process

Despite the fact that almost everyone knows a friend or relative who has gone through a divorce, without direct, personal experience it can be a confusing process.

24/11/2020

Working towards an amicable divorce

Contrary to popular belief, not all divorces need to be full of conflict and disagreement. Just because couples have decided that they no longer want to be together separating can be done sensitively.

12/11/2020

The Role of a Will Executor

If you’ve been made an executor, you might not know exactly what it involves. If you’d like a little help and advice, we are experts in probate law and are in a perfect position to assist.

27/10/2020

5 Life Events That Could Involve Changing Your Will

A part of making sure that our wishes are clear is having an up-to-date Will. Here is a list of five events that could mean it’s time to talk to a solicitor.

12/10/2020

Why its never too early to set up Power of Attorney

When it comes to planning for the future most people know how important an up-to-date will is but don't think about having a lasting power of attorney.

16/09/2020

How to extend your property lease?

There is legislation called The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, many leaseholders now have the right to extend the lease on their property by another 90 years.

11/08/2020

Protecting your finances during divorce

Going through a divorce is seldom a pain-free experience, even if your parting on friendly terms. But, how do you protect your finances during a divorce?

23/07/2020

Is it cheaper to rent or buy your home?

For many people, this is a question that they’d like to be able to ask. However, with property prices well out of the reach of some, especially in more popular areas, the question is academic for them

14/07/2020

The New Stamp Duty Rules Explained

There’s no doubt that the government is fully aware of the huge efforts that are going to be needed to bring the economy back to life following the serious setbacks caused Covid-19 pandemic.

09/06/2020

What a conveyancing solicitor can do for you

When the time comes to buy or sell a property and an offer’s been accepted one of the first questions the agent is likely to ask is who will be handling the conveyancing.

22/04/2020

Why every business needs a continuity plan

If recent events have shown us anything, it is important to be prepared for the unexpected. After all, who could have predicted at the start of 2020 that by March the country would be in lockdown?

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