Home & Family
What happens if a valid will is…
Edward Stanley, director at Harrison Drury and head of the contentious probate team, discusses the circumstances regarding the discovery of forgotten wills and the potential outcomes for new beneficiaries. The…
When is a pre-nuptial agreement justified?
Rebecca Patience, family law solicitor based at our Lancaster office, outlines the instances in which a pre-nuptial agreement could protect individuals in the event of divorce. Whilst perceived by some…
How does the law recognise transgender parents?
Rebecca Patience, family law solicitor based at our Lancaster office, considers a recent judgment on the legal status of a transgender parent. A court ruling handed down on September 25, 2019, confirmed…
Who should I choose to be my…
Associate solicitor in our Home & Family team, explains the role of an executor appointed in a will and some of the issues to consider when deciding who to appoint…
Have you considered your stepchildren in your…
Laura Brereton, of the Harrison Drury home and family team, discusses the precautions families with stepchildren should take to adequately provide for them in the future. In recent years, family…
Is your residential care home contract fair?
Here we outline the key points to consider before signing a legal contract for a residential care home. Despite the vast costs associated with residential care, many people do not…
Pensions on divorce – new guide published
Family law solicitors across England and Wales have welcomed the new publication “A Guide to the Treatment of Pensions on Divorce.” The document, published by the Pension Advisory Group (PAG),…
Business Property Relief and inheritance tax planning…
Victoria Cross, associate solicitor in Harrison Drury’s private client team, looks at how Business Property Relief could assist business owners when planning for the future. If you have shares in…
Case Studies
Here are just some of the instances where we have acted for clients resident overseas in relation to Estates in England and/or Wales:
Parental responsibility when travelling abroad
Charlotte Hurst, a trainee solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, offers guidance for parents travelling abroad with children this summer. Travelling with children when you’re divorced or…
How giving to charity can help your…
Jan Wright, director in our private client team, looks at how your charitable giving may reduce your inheritance tax bill. There are lots of advantages to giving to charity –…
Cohabitation vs Marriage: What are the legal…
Married couples have very different legal rights and obligations to couples who choose to live together without getting married. Janine Hutson, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law…
No fault divorce – what will the…
Charlotte Hurst, trainee solicitor in our divorce and family law team, outlines the key changes to be introduced under no fault divorce reforms. Earlier this month the government published its…
Four ways of protecting wealth for your…
Laura Brereton – a wills, inheritance and trusts expert in our Home & Family team – gives an introduction to protecting your wealth. While many people spend the early part…
What is a consent order and do…
Rebecca Patience, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, points out the value of careful consideration to the resolution of financial matters following separation. One of the…
What does the Right to Rent court…
Following a significant decision of the High Court regarding private rental properties, Harrison Drury’s Residential Property team looks at the ‘Right to Rent’ scheme and what it could mean for…
