Unlike many jurisdictions across the globe, prenuptial agreements are still not legally binding...

  If you lose capacity and you have not appointed an attorney under a Lasting Power of...

I am sure that you will be familiar with the popular quote “the only two certainties in...

Why would you instruct a lawyer to write your will when you can just write your own?  You...

Is it true that after 7 years of living together you become ‘common law husband and wife? ...

We have seen a surge in new enquiries relating to neighbour disputes since the start of the...

In a world where a pandemic has turned everything on its head, you would be forgiven for thinking...

Let’s talk about Brexit. I, for one, did not think I would be happy to talk about...

People can often be surprised about the distribution of loved one’s estate and can consider...

Many of us are very familiar with the concept of the Bank of Mum and Dad. Both those giving and...

If you have been appointed as someone’s attorney, under a Lasting Power of Attorney (also...

A claimant may have difficulties in pursuing an employment claim where his employer or former...

With an increase in blended families including second marriages, those who choose to re-marry may...

Santa may be bringing your child their favourite toys this Christmas, but what would the law be...

Social media is prominent in today’s technological world. Whether it’s used...

  Birkett Long is delighted to welcome solicitor, Lucy Birch, to its divorce and family...

Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) allow you to appoint one or more people as your attorney(s) to...

A trainee solicitor at leading Essex law firm, Birkett Long, has seen his hard work and commitment...

The law does not require you to make a will but if you die without having made one, your estate,...

Experienced solicitor, Karen Johnson, has joined the Divorce and Family team at leading Essex law...