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Find out moreNews archive: June 2026
- Posted on June 25, 2026It’s a common assumption. Contracts are supposed to be formal, signed documents — something negotiated carefully and agreed at the end of a process. A quick WhatsApp exchange confirming a price or saying “yes, let’s go ahead” doesn’t feel like that. But the legal reality is much simpler — and more dangerous:Read more...
- Posted on June 22, 2026Expert reports are a common feature of divorce proceedings, even where negotiations are amicable, because of the importance of ensuring accurate valuations of assets. For example, the failure to properly assess pension assets or earning capacity can have a long-term impact on one person’s financial circumstances. Where there is hostility, it may be necessary to investigate hidden or dissipated assets.Read more...
- Posted on June 18, 2026If you’re living with your partner but haven't tied the knot, you’ve probably heard the term common law marriage.’ It’s a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, usually with the assumption that after a few years of sharing a kettle and a mortgage, you have the same legal rights as a married couple.Read more...
- Posted on June 12, 2026A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is often set up with the assumption that a close family member is the best person to act. While this works well for many people, there are situations where appointing a family member can create difficulties, risks, or conflict. Ryan Byrne explores when a professional or independent attorney may be a better option, particularly in relation to property and financial affairs.Read more...
- Posted on June 9, 2026Parkinson Wright LLP has been re-accredited to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.Read more...
The firm is proud to receive the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) which is a recognised quality standard for Law Society regulated firms in residential conveyancing. - Posted on June 8, 2026If you are buying a property, you will probably already have considered your finances in depth. However, as well as satisfying yourself that you can afford your new home, you will need to provide detailed financial information to other people as part of the conveyancing process.Read more...
- Posted on June 5, 2026For many adult children, the passing of a parent results in a period of grief compounded by the daunting task of settling an estate. However, in the modern landscape of the blended family, this grief is increasingly sharpened if they discover that the parent has left their entire estate to a new spouse or a second family, effectively writing their biological children out of their legacy.Read more...
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