According to statistics, less than half of UK adults have a will. And while this number is increasing, that still leaves millions who are at risk of dying without a will. Where no will is left, the process of dealing with the person’s estate is less straightforward. In cases such as this, it is wise […]
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A new bill cited as ‘revolutionising marriage breakup’ is set to change the legal landscape for divorcing couples from autumn 2021. In June 2020, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill received its final reading in the House of Commons. Introduced by the UK government back in 2018, the bill faced several standstills. First, […]
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In these unprecedented times, I want to personally reassure everyone that we are continuing to work hard on your behalf to ensure that there is as little disruption as possible to the work that we are doing for you, whilst also ensuring that every step possible is taken to ensure your safety. I would also […]
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Talking about death is hard. There is no denying it. We’d much rather talk about almost anything else. We may worry about upsetting people by discussing death. But talking about our wishes for when we are gone is important. Having a will is the best way to ensure your wishes are recorded and followed after […]
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The welfare of a child should always be the foremost priority when couples decide to split up. If you are looking for child law solicitors in Faversham and north Kent Ratcliffes has 22 years experience helping many couples finalise their own custody agreements as a way of safeguarding their child’s future in an amicable fashion. […]
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Property searches form a significant part of the conveyancing process and if you are looking at purchasing a property in Faversham or the wider Kent area, then you’ll no doubt be looking for an experienced conveyancing solicitor. For those first time buyers, the process of buying property can be confusing and riddled with an almost […]
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Writing a will is one of life’s very important and necessary arrangements. Yet, by nature of modern convenience, it is often neglected under the grounds of not being urgent and somewhat taking a backseat priority. Have you thought about where your assets will go when you die? Having to deal with the practical arrangements that […]
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Unfortunately, the process of divorce between two adults is not always simple. If there are children involved then the issue of ongoing responsibility for child welfare such as living arrangements, education, religious orientation must be fairly accounted for between both parents. Ratcliffes have helped many clients on the Isle of Sheppey with child custody agreements […]
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Rates of contested probate reaching UK courtrooms have risen significantly in recent years and according to thisismoney.co.uk, one in four of us are likely to contest the will of a loved one if we did not receive what we felt due. There are many reasons for the spike in contested probate cases. One explanation attributes […]
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Buying and selling property sounds like it should be one of the more straight forward processes in life ie. you exchange a sum of money for the property you have expressed interest in. However, big purchases should not be taken lightly and you need to be sure that the property you are buying is worth […]
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