Adam Bruce, who has had a long involvement with the Church in Wales, most recently as a Lay Reader, is due to be ordained as a Deacon on 24th June of this year as the first step towards priesthood. Adam will be a non-stipendiary or self-supporting Minister and will start his ministry as Assistant Curate […]
There is a common misconception that when their relationship breaks down, partners who have chosen to live together rather than marry, will have the same rights on separation.. Very often partners who have lived together will refer to themselves as a ‘common law spouse’. This however is not a recognised legal status and the law […]
The Government has recently reduced the fees for registering a Lasting or Enduring Power of Attorney from £110 to £82 from 1st April 2017. This reduction in fees comes at a time when politicians, charities and professional bodies are encouraging people to make Lasting Powers of Attorney. A Lasting Power of Attorney grants relatives, carers, […]
A recent Court of Appeal decision has caused uproar when the Court of Appeal refused a woman’s petition to divorce her husband of nearly 40 years. Mrs Owens maintained that her husband was unpleasant to her, castigating her over a historical affair and disparaging her in front of family and friends. In the landmark ruling, […]
Many of our clients who purchase leasehold properties very often seem surprised at the cost of acquiring the property. The vast majority of flats/apartments are leasehold, as opposed to houses which are generally freehold title. On the face of it, purchasing flats or apartments are a cost effective way of getting on the property ladder […]
Drawing up a will is an essential way of ensuring that your savings and assets are distributed according to your final wishes, yet many people fail to make one for fear of the cost. DIY Wills that you can buy in stationery shops or online offer a far cheaper alternative. However whilst an off-the-shelf will […]
Buying a home or making a Will are important steps in our lives, so it is therefore important that you choose the correct Solicitor to help you in any legal processes. 1. Who are you instructing? The way in which we purchase legal services has changed. Whereas ten years ago we would have gone to […]
Property fraud unfortunately, is on the increase, and case law suggests that property owners who are not in occupation are at a greater risk of identity fraud. In a recent case, an imposter used fake identity documents to sell a vacant property, and in another case, a mortgage application was made by a fraudster against […]
Many people are now familiar with the basic principles and workings of inheritance tax on death. Broadly, the first £325,000 (“the Nil Rate Band”) of a deceased’s assets (known as their “Estate”) is taxed at 0% and the balance above that is taxed at 40%, unless certain reliefs or exemptions apply. The Nil Rate Band […]
Carmarthen Quins RFC are hosting an exhibition on the 17th February 2017 which focusses on the Quins players who fought for their country 100 years ago. We have a special connection to the exhibition, as David King who was one of the founding partners of our firm, was President of the Club in 1912/1913. Having […]
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