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Getting divorced? What should you do?
Watch our animation by clicking on this link to see the process https://www.owenkenny.com/family-law
The Culture of Dying Matters Awareness Week
Every year, people around the UK use Dying Matters Awareness Week as a moment to encourage all communities to get talking…
How can Lasting Powers of Attorney ensure that my assets are protected for my family?
Whilst it’s commonly understood that having a Will in place protects your assets for your family after you die, it’s important…
The Association of Lifetime Lawyers
Accredited Lifetime Lawyers are recognised for going above and beyond in supporting older and vulnerable clients. Our Private…
The Legal Side of Dementia
A dementia diagnosis is life-changing, but getting the right legal advice early can make all the difference. From Lasting Powers…
Pets and Wills
Only a quarter (26%) of UK pet owners over the age of 30 have included provisions for their pets in their Will. The research…
Questions that clients ask during a meeting to make a Will or LPA
Also known as a Lifetime Gift, it is a gift that is not immediately chargeable to IHT but reduces the donor’s amount of…
Easter Eggs for our local Foodbank
Our team at Owen Kenny collected and donated Easter eggs for our local Foodbank, so children have a chocolate treat to…
Questions that clients ask during a meeting to make a Will
Including provisions for a Life Interest Trust in a Will means that a person benefits from an asset or income during their lifetime…
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…