Cohabitation: protecting your assets
Buying a house with your partner is an exciting time; it’s the start of your life together, but before you get swept away on a wave of domestic bliss, it’s ...
26 November 2019
Russell & Russell backs Chester homeless charity
Russell & Russell's Chester branch has named homeless charity, CATH its official charity of choice.The Whitefriars based legal practice chose the CATH after staff were asked to nominate a local ...
5 November 2019
Grandparents rights to see their grandchildren
Spending time with the grandchildren is one of the most rewarding experiences grandparents can have.Grandparents have always played a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives and modern society is no ...
28 October 2019
Green space is key to higher property prices
Research carried out by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has found that the closer properties in urban areas are to public green spaces, the more expensive they are.The analysis, ...
21 October 2019
Judith Bromley appointed Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester
The Managing Partner of Russell & Russell Solicitors has been appointed Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester.Judith Bromley, who heads up the firm’s wills and probate department and is also ...
14 October 2019
Tories unveil tougher sentencing stance for the worst offenders
Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland is set to outline tougher rules for those convicted of serious violent and sexual offences today.The changes are set to be announced at the Conservative Party conference ...
1 October 2019
Doing your own grant of probate carries serious consequences
You could be forgiven for thinking that once a will has been written there are no other formalities to administer a person’s estate after they’ve passed away. After all, a ...
26 September 2019
Arranging Christmas contact with your children
Christmas is a time for family, but it can bring heartache for those who've separatedor divorced. Making arrangements to spend time with your children over the festive period can be ...
5 September 2019
A Home Protection Will Trust takes care of partners and children
If you’re one of an increasing number of people remarrying, leaving assets to your children could be problematic without making preparations to future proof your will.Many couples who remarry sell ...
27 August 2019
A lasting power of attorney prevents court of protection headache
The distressing story of Samantha Partington, a journalist for the Daily Mail is another example of why it’s so important to set up a lasting power of attorney.In short, Samantha’s ...
19 August 2019
Executors. Attorneys. What’s the difference?
People are often confused about the difference between executors and attorneys, so we’ve set out a simple explanation of each below. While both involve dealing with someone’s affairs, their roles ...
12 August 2019
Mediation for separating couples to save family law
Parents could be ordered to attend mediation in a raft of measures being proposed to support the family justice system.President of the family division, Sir Andrew McFarlane has described the ...
5 August 2019
Victims of domestic abuse share views on how well the law protects
Survivors of domestic abuse are being asked to share their experience of how well the courts protect them and their children in private family law proceedings.The review, which is open ...
29 July 2019
House Price Increases Slow as Political Uncertainty Bites
Figures released by the Halifax showed that June saw a dip in the value of homes coming to market.Property prices fell 0.3% between May and June, which has been attributed ...
16 July 2019
DIY Wills the cause for rise in inheritance disputes
New research carried out by insurance provider, Royal London has revealed that 54% of UK adults don’t have a will.This is a scary statistic when you think about how many ...
1 July 2019