Read jargon-free articles and guidance pieces written in-house by our solicitors and keep up to date with what's happening at Neves.
When is a concluded agreement capable of being enforced? (A brief look at the Xydhias case)
On divorce, parties are able to agree a financial settlement (provided it complies with certain criteria e.g. that it is fair, reasonable, reached without one party being under duress, and within the law).
We were quite shocked earlier this week to read that Denzil Lush has declared that he himself will never draw up a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Denzil Lush was the senior Judge in the Court of Protection for some 20 years (the Court of Protection is the Court in England and Wales which is responsible for financial and welfare matters for people who cannot make decisions themselves).
Many people aren’t aware that any existing Will they have will be automatically revoked on marriage, unless it was drafted in a specific way to prevent this from happening. A lot of people make the incorrect assumption that because they are married, they don’t need a Will, thinking that all will pass to their spouse on their death.
On Thursday 22 June 2017 Geraldine Poulain of Neves Family Department spoke about Neves’ sponsorship of the Herts Advertiser School Awards 2017 on Radio Verulam’s “The Parents’ Show” describing Neves’ support for this wonderful event since its inception. Geraldine described how the event has evolved.
On 28 June, we celebrated our 150 year anniversary with an event at Offley Place Country Hotel. Joining us were clients, associates and long time friends of the firm who have helped us reach this milestone.
