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Professional Negligence
Using Trusts to get blended family estate planning right
5 minute read
I recently got married to someone who, like me, has children from a previous relationship and I am now looking to update my Will. What can I do to ensure my assets are distributed according to my wishes after I’m gone
Professional Negligence
Personal representatives: could the estate be losing value while you apply for a Grant?
4 minute read
Megan Bradley from Hay & Kilner's private Client Team looks at how to combat the probate applivcation backlog.
Divorce & Family
Do we have to have separate solicitors for divorce?
7 minute read
The short answer is no! Divorce specialist Fiona Ryans talks you through your options and provides more on the divorce law services provided by the Hay & Kilner team.
Divorce & Family
Reducing the stress of divorce and separation by working together
8 minute read
Divorce is generally acknowledged to be one of the most stressful events that people experience during their lives, and with this in mind, there have been moves over the last few years to try to reduce the challenges that divorcing or separating couples and their families face....
Residential Property
Details of property co-ownership can’t be taken on trust
5 minute read
Claire Simmons, Partner in our Residential Property team, discusses how property co-ownership can’t be taken on trust. For advice on residential property and conveyancing law, contact us.
Professional Negligence
The Trust Registration Service: Are you compliant?
4 minute read
If you would like any help or training in connection to the Trust Registration Service please contact Hay & Kilner’s Private Client Team on 0191 232 8345.
Professional Negligence
Who owns my body following my death?
6 minute read
Do you know who is responsible for your body after death and who it now belongs to? Tom Bridge, Associate in our Private Client team explains...
Divorce & Family
Exploring the benefits of mediation
5 minute read
This mediation week we want to raise awareness of the benefits of mediation and share how it could be a better option for you and your family. For more information and assistance with divorce or mediation, please contact us.