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Will Writing: Appointing Executors
How many Executors should I appoint? You should appoint at least two people to act as your Executors in case one person is unable…
I’ve got the key of the door, never been 21 before…
Happy 21st Birthday to Erin Green, enjoying a birthday party with colleagues at Owen Kenny, many cakes (including a vanilla…
Will Writing: I don't own a property so why do I need a Will?
Do you hold any bank accounts or savings in your sole name? Do you own a car or any other asset which is of significant value?
What questions do I need to answer for my online conveyancing quote?
Our online conveyancing quote calculator (found on our website page link https://www.owenkenny.com/residential-conveyancing
Stamp Duty Land Tax Rates
From 1st April 2025 the SDLT rates are as follows:
Property or lease premium or transfer value // SDLT rate
I've accepted an offer… Now what?
Great news! You have found a buyer for your property and are ready to instruct a conveyancing solicitor on your sale. But what…
They accepted my offer… Now what?
What are the steps in a purchase transaction? Here is a summary of the main points when you are purchasing a property:
Grandparents rights in the UK: Can you get access to your grandchildren?
Grandparents play an important role in a child’s life, but in the UK, they do not have automatic legal rights to see their grandchildren…
Prenuptial agreements in the UK: Are they legally binding?
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common in the UK, especially among those who wish to protect assets before…
Divorce and financial settlements: How are assets divided?
Financial settlements in a divorce can be complex, and in the UK, there is no fixed formula for dividing assets. Instead, courts…
Understanding child arrangements: Your responsibilities as a parent
When parents separate in the UK, child arrangements determines where a child will live and how much time they will spend with…
🍾 30th Work Anniversary 🥂
Owen Kenny staff are delighted to wish David Small a happy 30th work anniversary. Starting with the Chichester law firm in…
Lifetime Lawyers' Update your Will Week (3rd-9th March 2025)
Lifetime Lawyers recommend that Wills are reviewed and updated every five years, or when a major change occurs that impacts…
Team Owen Kenny Contrast Therapy challenge!
Team Owen Kenny braved the challenge of contrast therapy. The hour-long session consisted of two minutes in a freezing cold…
Lifetime Lawyers' Update your Will Week (3rd-9th March 2025)
If you die without a Will, any assets that belonged to you must be distributed according to the strict rules of intestacy…
Lifetime Lawyers' Update your Will Week (3rd-9th March 2025)
If completing your Will is on your to-do list, you’re not alone. Lifetime Lawyers' research shows 1 in 10 adults in the UK…
Sussex Community Foundation – Three examples of how local philanthropy can transform lives?
This registered charity's latest report - Reaching Potential looks at the challenges faced around education and employment…
Read our recent Trustpilot (5 star) review about Private Client
"I used The Owen Kenny Partnership to manage the probate application for my grandmother's estate. The application…”
I have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), is it still valid?
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a document appointing an attorney to manage your property and financial affairs…
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) changes from 1st April 2025
A reminder to all that, as of 1 April 2025, the threshold for payment of SDLT on a residential transaction reduces from £250,000…