Writing Wills and Estate Planning may seem to some, something to get round to in the future. But rather alarmingly, a recent IRN Wills and Probate Research Report, titled UK Wills & Probate Market 2020: Consumer Research Report*, has found that fewer than 4 in 10 adults in the UK have made a Will, despite owning a property.
Comptons Solicitors was established in 1987 and has seen some real change in the legal and technological landscape during those 30+ years. James Compton introduces our new website and discusses why now more than ever it’s important for law firms to be digitally-focused.
In this video, James Compton, Partner and Head of Enfranchisement introduces our Leasehold Property department (Lease Clinic) and its services.
Environmental protection is perhaps the biggest contemporary issue that we face. Environmental considerations have become central to policy across a wide range of issues and are increasingly perceived as fundamental to all aspects of life.
The threat of the coronavirus increases and while most of us are primarily worried about the health of loved ones and making sure we have enough food and medicines to weather the storm, if you are about to exchange contracts it can leave you wondering what you should do.
A Lasting Power of Attorney (also known as an LPA) is a legal document that can be used to appoint someone else to make decisions about your own assets, health and welfare.
One could only dream of an impressive landscaped garden with a delicate stream gracefully flowing, glistening in the sunlight and encouraging vibrant wildlife, right? Maybe a beautiful view over an impressively grand river?
The case involved a frustrated leaseholder (Mr B) who used company law to assist him with his grievance against a leaseholder run management company.
Over the past few years, the Government has been under increasing pressure to deal with the current unsatisfactory and complex form of property ownership in England and Wales.