News and Insights from Across the Group

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Welcome, here is a collection of news and blog articles across the Group.

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Jan 8, 20211 min read

Wills & Probate | Paper Probate Applications Extended

It was announced that paper probate applications would no longer be accepted after the deadline however it has now been announced that...

Jan 3, 20211 min read

Wills & Probate | Charity Legacies On The Rise

According to HMRC data, wealthy individuals gifting over £1 million to charities has risen. HMRC have stated that there has in fact been...

Dec 29, 20202 min read

Wills & Probate | Preparing Your Will

Talking to a Solicitor before finalizing your Will is very important, especially considering tax issues or tax changes that can ensure...

Dec 23, 20202 min read

Wills & Probate | Does Your Will Protect Your Wishes?

A Will does not say what that person expects it to say, disappointed beneficiaries or disappointed potential beneficiaries may go to the...

Dec 22, 20201 min read

Accounting | CJRS | Claimants Information Made Public

Irina Inayat | Penn Accounts | HMRC have confirmed that the details of employers claiming extended CJRS from December 2020 will be...

Dec 21, 20202 min read

Covid-19 | Shop Local

Irina Inayat | Penn Accounts | A note of gratitude to our small businesses across the country, who have kept going despite the difficulties

Dec 9, 20202 min read

Interview | Islington Veterans in the Pandemic

We are committed to our pledge to support charities and our end-of-the-year chosen charity is the Islington Veterans Association. We aim...

Dec 9, 20202 min read

Family Law | Mediation And Separation

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | Mediation may assist and allow both yourself and your partner to arise from any potential break up...

Dec 8, 20202 min read

Family Law | Judicial Separation

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | A Judicial Separation is, in some ways, like a divorce. It does involve the Court process and...

Dec 1, 20203 min read

Wills & Probate | When Should You Make an LPA (Lasting Power of Attorney)?

What is an LPA and why do you need it?

Dec 1, 20201 min read

Accounting | Business | Brexit - Are You Prepared For 2021?

Irina Inayat | Penn Accounts | We are in the middle of Brexit transition and the time is running out. There are several new rules for...

Nov 13, 20201 min read

Wills & Probate | What Is Deputyship?

Wills & Probate | Deputyship provides protection for them and gives you the legal authority to make important decisions regarding their welf

Oct 29, 202018 min read

Family Law | Case Study | Jones v Kernott

Edmund Yorke | Penn Chambers | THE DECISION IN JONES V KERNOTT [2011] 3 WLR 1121 HAS BROUGHT MUCH NEEDED CLARITY TO THE LAW.

Oct 29, 20201 min read

Family Law | Mediation During COVID-19

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | The Legal Aid statistics for England and Wales published by the Ministry of Justice revealed figures that...

Oct 29, 20207 min read

Family Law | Divorce | How To Get The Best Financial Settlement

Emma Aslett & Andrew Clissold | Ending your marriage and getting a divorce is extremely stressful to go through and this can be made...

Oct 29, 20202 min read

Family Law | What Happens To My Pre-Nup If My Wedding Is Postponed Due To Covid-19?

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | As we are well aware, the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on most of us and has meant that many have had...

Oct 16, 20202 min read

Family Law | I Am Married – Should I Have A Will?

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | A Will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and...

Oct 2, 202013 min read

Family Law | Prenuptial Agreements

Edmund Yorke | Penn Chambers | The Role of Prenuptial Agreements And The Extent To Which They Can Be Enforced In England And Wales English..

Sep 29, 202013 min read

Family Law | The Need to Investigate Abuse And Remove Children From The Risk Of Harm

Edmund Yorke | Penn Chambers | A critical look at the relation between Article 8 of the ECHR and the Children Act 1989 with respect to...

Sep 24, 20202 min read

Family Law | Stalking During COVID-19

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | Covid-19 has had an impact on domestic violence and not a day goes by without an article in the news...