Opposite-sex couples will be able to register civil partnerships in England and Wales from 31 December 2019 after secondary legislation was approved in the House of Lords. Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples)…
As the arguments around party manifestos intensify and domestic spending promises become more outrageous in the run up to the December 12 general election date, it is still clear where the Brexit lines are drawn. However,…
The future of Brexit is almost as elusive as the answer to perpetual motion, with changes of tack from political parties happening on an almost daily basis. What we appear to be seeing, is solidification of manifesto…
If you have no valid Will in England or Wales and no living family members, all your possessions, including your pets, will go to the Crown when you depart this world. So if you want your possessions, including…
With the UK's withdrawal from the EU now subject to an extension via the Benn Act, the UK exit from the EU is unlikely to happen before the 31 January deadline and all eyes are on the 12 December general election…
Wake Smith Solicitors has helped a flooring specialist expand its independent business via a major £490,000 investment in a new larger premises. All Floors UK Limited, a Pontefract family business, headed up by…
The EU has now agreed an extension to Article 50, meaning that the UK exit from the EU will have a 31 January deadline, unless Parliament agrees on Boris Johnson's withdrawal agreement in the meantime. This extension…
If you are single and live in a rented house or flat, and have no children and a small amount of savings, do you need a Will? Suzanne Porter, director and head of the Private Client team at Wake Smith Solicitors…
With the pressing need to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Holly Abbott–Cragg from the Corporate Commercial Department at Wake Smith Solicitors looks at how businesses can do their bit in the bid to…
Nick Lambert, chairman at Wake Smith Solicitors looks at the latest Brexit news.
Depending on the size of your estate, a large proportion of it may be payable to HMRC in inheritance tax when you pass away. On your death, you will have a nil rate band sum of money which is tax free on your death…
