Solicitor Jemma Jones has joined Birkett Long’s Colchester residential property team. ...

Every year, 1 in 3 people dies without having a legally valid will. In that year, around 38,000...

  The term “common law marriage” is frequently used within society to refer...

Francesca Cozens, a member of Birkett Long’s South Essex Divorce and Family Team based in...

Buying or selling a property is not something that we do very often. Whether it’s your first...

There is no doubt that the current market is becoming increasingly attractive for first time...

If you are looking to buy a property with someone and will be contributing unequal amounts you may...

We are all well aware of the need to have a professional will in place to make things easier for...

Many will be aware that following the initial changes to the Nationwide Building Society’s...

The current amount you can leave without inheritance tax (IHT) becoming payable is...

Whether you are considering building a new extension, a single house or developing a large site...

Will disputes are on the rise. People are generally more aware that it is possible to challenge...

The number of people marrying for the second time or even third time is high than ever, but can...

We have been asked by a Care Home, whether, if a patient is in receipt of NHS CC funding, the...

There has been a significant rise in the number of people entering into pre-nuptial agreements....

Buying and selling property can be a very daunting prospect for most. At Birkett Long we take the...

The role of trustee is not to be undertaken lightly, especially as trustees are personally liable...

A deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection for a person who lacks the mental capacity to...

An unusual case has been lodged at the High Court Chancery Division this week by the children of...

At the start of 2015 The Law Society launched its ‘Use a Professional’ campaign. ...