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If you are living with someone without being married and the relationship breaks down, or one of you dies, you might think you would have similar rights to a married...
Upon death, a person’s estate will be valued for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes to include all of their assets and take into account any outstanding liabilities. Account will also be...
All renewable energy developments which operate by way of Lease should consider what happens at the end of the Lease. In particular, the yielding up obligation on the Tenant and...
Many of us may find ourselves involved in a divorce or civil partnership dissolution at some point in our lives, and for business owners this will certainly have an impact...
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, but it can bring about various physical and emotional challenges. It is hoped that employers will be sympathetic to any of...
The menopause is a natural phase of life, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years of age, however, it can affect women at a much younger age. Given that our...
Powers of Attorney enable people you trust to look after your affairs if you are unable to handle them yourself. If you haven’t yet put a Power of Attorney (POA)...
When you buy a property, it will sometimes come with restrictive covenants. Purchasers often ask us “it is my property… why am I not allowed to erect a shed in...
Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has recently settled a claim following the death of a man who was initially involved in a workplace accident...
Claims management companies often contact recent property buyers suggesting that they have overpaid SDLT. They offer, for a percentage of any ‘recovery’, to help claim reimbursement from HMRC. David Osborne...
Personal injury specialist Neil John, a partner at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £40,000 settlement for a man who was hit from behind by a fork lift truck. The man,...
After a divorce or separation, many adults may choose to change their surname. In most cases, this is a relatively straightforward process, particularly if a woman wishes to revert to...
When it comes to new developments, an effective drainage system is essential, ensuring a safe, sustainable habitable environment. Developers need to consider measures to effectively manage surface water and excess...
Neil John, a personal injury specialist at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £50,000 claim settlement for a casual worker who was injured when he caught his hand in a piece...
The Family team at Fraser Dawbarns has successfully helped a client retain his military pension following divorce proceedings. Court proceedings for a couple’s divorce settlement had been ongoing for approximately...
Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death. Across the UK, 900,000 people are living with dementia, and this is only set to rise. Dementia is not a normal part...
There are sometimes reasons why you may wish, or it makes sense for the future, to change what is recorded on a child’s birth certificate. There are only limited circumstances...
Fraser Dawbarns is very pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner and senior partner at the Firm this Spring. Kim Neal progressed to partner in May after joining...
Fraser Dawbarns has successfully held its tenth annual charity golf day on 9th June 2023 at Tydd St Giles Golf and Country Club. Supporting the community is of the upmost...
Pre-COVID, various surveys showed that over half of the UK adult population does not have a valid, up-to-date and professionally prepared Will, including more than 10% of the over 75s....
A key aspect of many relationship breakdowns is the arrangements that will be made for the couple’s children. Sometimes this is relatively straightforward but not always. Occasionally, in court cases...
If you are about to be a tenant taking on a new commercial lease of commercial property/land, how straightforward is it and what should you consider? Theoretically, the landlord’s solicitor...
Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has succeeded in obtaining a substantial six figure settlement for a client, a Norfolk pedestrian who was injured by...
On 20th April, colleagues and guests gathered at Marriotts Warehouse in King’s Lynn to celebrate the retirement of Senior Partner, Deborah Allen. For 44 years, Deborah has worked as part...
Fraser Dawbarns has recently settled the personal injury claim of a woman who fell and fractured her hip as a result of tripping on a raised telecoms inspection cover. The...
Statistics for 2021/22 on the Health and Safety Executive website report that over 60,000 workplace injuries were reported in Great Britain under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences...
Money is frequently high on the list of things that people worry about when they are considering bringing an unhappy marriage to an end. Tax is usually less so. It...
Mr and Mrs G recently retired to Norfolk. Their property purchase process was more complicated than they expected but they were pleased to have Sarah Johnson alongside them throughout. Mr...
Parties going through a divorce and trying to reach agreement about financial matters are often upset and angry and feel that they have been ‘wronged’ by the other. This can...
David Osborne has recently succeeded in obtaining a settlement for a client by way of a professional negligence claim against their former solicitors. The solicitors in question had been instructed...
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