Family law issues are rarely just legal problems. They often involve relationships, children, money, homes, routines and future plans. When emotions are high, it can be difficult to know what to do next or how to make decisions calmly.
Making a Will is an important step, but it should not be treated as a one-time task that is then forgotten. Life changes, and your Will needs to keep up with those changes. A Will that made perfect sense five or ten years ago may no longer reflect your family, your finances or your wishes today.
The Legal Process Made Clear is a key area of business law that can have significant practical and financial consequences. At Edward Hands & Lewis Solicitors, we regularly advise business owners, directors and shareholders on how to approach these matters with clarity and confidence.
Terms and Conditions: Why Every Business Needs Them (and What to Include) is a key area of business law that can have significant practical and financial consequences. At Edward Hands & Lewis Solicitors, we regularly advise business owners, directors and shareholders on how to approach these matters with clarity and confidence.
Directors’ Duties: What You Need to Know to Stay Compliant is a key area of business law that can have significant practical and financial consequences.
Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging periods in a person’s life. While many people assume there is a fixed formula for splitting everything equally, the reality in England and Wales is more nuanced. The law aims to achieve fairness, but what is considered fair will depend on individual circumstances.
Disagreements between neighbours can arise for many reasons, but boundary disputes are among the most common. What may begin as a simple question about where a fence should sit or who owns a particular strip of land can quickly become stressful if not handled carefully.
Intestacy can lead to unintended outcomes. Families may find that assets are not distributed in the way the deceased would have wished. It can also create tension between relatives, particularly where expectations differ from the legal reality.
When people hear the term “Lasting Power of Attorney”, it is often associated with later life or declining health. Many assume it is something to think about in retirement, or only when serious illness becomes a concern.
Inheritance Disputes: What Can You Do If a Will Feels Unfair? Few things create tension like inheritance. Grief, family history, and money can be a volatile mix — and sometimes a will doesn’t match what people expected.