February might seem a strange month to make resolutions, but as Hannah Montague highlights, if there’s been major change in your life recently, it’s always the right time to put your affairs in order… Key life events can have a major impact on the validity and effectiveness of your final Read more…
Yesterday, The Supreme Court of England and Wales decided that it was inconsistent with The European Convention on Human Rights for heterosexual couples not to be given the same opportunity as same-sex couples to enter into a civil partnership. Civil partnerships were introduced in this country to address the discrimination Read more…
Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk. If you’re part of a modern extended family, your will needs to reflect your unique circumstances. This month, Richard Barlow explains more… My Read more…
The myths surrounding divorce are multifarious and potentially very damaging to any prospect of going your separate ways amicably and with respect. Knowing your rights, whether you are married, in a civil partnership or simply living together, is the key to avoiding misunderstandings, so I thought I’d set straight the Read more…
Making a will is the only way you can ensure your assets are inherited by those you wish to benefit. This month, Chaanah explains the importance of planning ahead… I live alone in a property I own and I don’t have any children. How do I decide who to leave Read more…
During Cohabitation Awareness Week, we highlighted the key differences in how the law treats married and unmarried couples upon separation. Cohabitees do not have the same legal rights to property, inheritance or pensions as their married counterparts and whilst various steps can be taken to mitigate this shortfall, it will Read more…
Are you part of an unmarried couple who live together? Do you believe you have the same rights as your married counterparts? If so, you are not alone. There are 3.3 million cohabiting families in this country and the number continues to rise year on year. We are supporting Cohabitation Read more…
Our recent online poll found the majority of people understand the importance of making a will, but not of keeping it updated. Major life events such as getting married or having a child can invalidate your will. Contact one of our specialists to arrange a free 30 minute consultation. Recently Read more…
It suddenly seems very real when you’re shopping for university essentials that in a few short weeks, there’ll be a cavernous silence instead of a noisy teenager around the house. For some couples, this might be a welcome return to that selfish sense of freedom you’ve not enjoyed since your Read more…
The marriage of Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch on 4th March 2016 certainly attracted a lot of media attention. The couple had been together for a short time before they announced their engagement. Media mogul Rupert is 84, Texan born model Jerry is 59 an age gap of 25 years. Read more…