What are your legal rights if your partner dies without a Will?
If you find yourself in a situation where your partner dies without a Will, then the rules of intestacy will be applied to your case. This takes into consideration the ...
22 July 2022
Bicycle Safety on Dark Roads
It is very common for people to cycle to work to save on their travel expenses and to get their exercise in for the day. Some may enjoy the fresh ...
23 June 2022
What is meant by Lasting Power of Attorney?
What is meant by Lasting Power of Attorney?A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is something that we are always keen on discussing with our clients. It is a legal tool ...
31 May 2022
Controversial new jailing powers now in force
Magistrates now have the authority to sentence people to a term of up to a year in prison (doubling their sentencing powers) due to a controversial new Government ruling which ...
4 May 2022
Russell & Russell – No-Fault Divorce
As members of Resolution, the Family Law solicitors at Russell & Russell are happy to support Resolution in their goals to help couples reach amicable terms when ending their marriage ...
12 April 2022
#UpdateYourWillWeek - SFE (Solicitors For the Elderly)
This week which commenced on the 28th of March, was Update Your Will Week with SFE (Solicitors For the Elderly).SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) was founded in 1996 and is ...
30 March 2022
Cohabitation Agreements
A British Social Attitudes Survey, carried out by The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) in 2019, revealed that almost half of people in England and Wales mistakenly believed that ...
28 March 2022
How To Speed Up Conveyancing
What is Conveyancing?Conveyancing can evoke a range of emotions. It can be overwhelming, exciting, and confusing. It can also be time-consuming. There are many aspects to consider, including the financial ...
21 February 2022
Financial Settlements in Divorce : FAQs
In the breakdown of a marriage, one of the main issues which can cause a dispute between you and your spouse is the struggle to reach an agreement over finances.To ...
4 February 2022
Update on the Highway Code
Update on the Highway CodeAt the end of last year, we wrote an article outlining how the Highway Code has changed. We identified the 33 new rules to the Highway ...
31 January 2022
Probate Single Fee Increase
Probate is the legal process of administering someone's estate who has passed away. This involves dealing with any money, property and possessions they had at the time of their death. ...
14 January 2022
The Highway Code has now changed
New Highway Code Rules There are now 33 new rules to the Highway Code, with a new version that includes a “hierarchy of road users”. It has been put in place ...
7 December 2021
Good Divorce Week 2021
Good Divorce Week 2021The Family Law team at Russell and Russell are pleased to support Resolution in their “Good Divorce Week” 2021 (29 Nov - 3 Dec 2021) where they ...
24 November 2021
Jill Hughes, Partner at Russell & Russell
It is with great sadness that Russell & Russell announce the death of Jill Hughes on 10th November at the age of 43 following a short illness. Jill was an ...
18 November 2021
Growing Popularity of Online Will Writing – What Does It Mean?
Recent research has shown that there is likely to be an increase in contested probate cases as the popularity of online Will writing surges.It has been found that consumers often ...
28 October 2021