The SVBG Blog
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Witnessing a Will during the Covid-19 pandemic
By Samantha Downs, Private Client Solicitor I’m fairly certain that almost everyone knows that for a Will to be valid, you need to have at least two witnesses, and when signing, the testator (the person making the Will) and the witnesses all have to be present and...
What Our Team Have Learned From Lockdown
Covid-19 seemingly came out of nowhere and has altered all our lives beyond recognition. The emotional, physical, mental and financial impact can be tough, and we would like to share some positive, human reflection from our staff members on what they have learned...
When will my family law application be considered by the court?
By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor HM Courts and Tribunal Service have released some guidance as to the family work that will be prioritised by the family courts. This guidance has been agreed with the President of the Family Law Division. The courts have categorised...
Could the impact of Covid-19 be considered a Barder event?
By Louise Martin, Solicitor & Director The case of Barder is known in the family law world as a landmark case. It told us that, if something so significant occurs after a final financial remedy order is made (known as a Consent Order), that it invalidates the...
Abusive Relationships and Isolation
By Kim Mapperson Isolation is difficult enough with limited restrictions on when you are to leave the house. For some, this creates a risk of being victim to domestic abusive or coercive and controlling behaviour. Staffordshire Police have issued some useful...
How not to execute a Will
We are having to do things differently these days as our old ways of working are no longer feasible. When it comes to something as fundamental as will making, it is as important to be aware of the pitfalls as it is to know the way to get it right. The validity of a...
How do you know if someone has made a Will?
By Chris Milne, Director & Head of Private Client Unfortunately, that question might be more pertinent than usual in the coming weeks. We get asked it a lot. The truth is, there is no 100% way of knowing. It is entirely possible for someone to make a Will and...
Registering a Death and Coronavirus – What you need to know
By Samantha Downs, Solicitor Coronavirus has changed so much of our daily lives, so it’s not surprising that the way we register deaths has also changed. Following implementation of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the following has changed: All deaths may now be...
When should you review your Will?
By Samantha Downs, Solicitor Law Society guidance says that you should review your Will at least once every 5 years. The reason for this is that, during those 5 years, something is likely to happen to mean that your Will no longer accommodates your particular set...
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