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An investigation is to be launched into firms that offer quick Will writing services by the UK competition watchdog. Currently, Will writing in the UK is unregulated. Any person can draft a Will. This can lead to inaccuracies in how you wish your estate to pass on your death and it increases the potential that…

The Government passed a new law that starts on 26 July 2023. It relates to estates where you die intestate (without having made a Will) and the law dictates who will inherit your estate. Previous laws said that if you left a spouse or civil partner and children on your death, your spouse would receive…

I am delighted to announce that Caroline Gibbs has become a partner of dgb. Caroline is an outstanding member of our and team and has played a significant role in the success and growth of the firm over many years.  This is a highly deserved appointment.  We are very pleased to welcome her as a…

LeO (an independent complaints body which investigates complaints from clients about their legal service providers in England and Wales) is introducing updated rules, effective from 01April 2023. A key change relates to the timescale to refer complaints to them: this is reducing to within 1 year from the date of the act or omission about…

Criminals are actively targeting property purchases, with the aim of tricking you into transferring your house deposit and/or the balance of purchase monies to them. These schemes can be highly sophisticated, and almost always involve the criminals pretending to be a lawyer in order to con you into sending your payment to an account

Rights for a property owner to use another person’s land do not always appear on title deeds, but a buyer of the land may nevertheless purchase subject to them. In a recent case, a vicar asserted his own and others’ rights to use the drive of a house as an access route to and from…

This may be a silly question, but in our experience clients do not always understand what they have agreed to buy once they have fallen in love with what they hope will be their new home. There are two main types: freehold and leasehold.  There is another option called commonhold, but this is rare and…

What Is Property Title Fraud? Often, property or land is the most valuable asset an individual or company owns. This makes it a significant target for fraudsters. Property title fraud occurs when an individual poses as the owner of a property and transfers, sells or mortgages the property without the owner’s consent. Sometimes, the fraudster…

Two of Kent’s long-established law firms have joined forces to provide unparalleled legal services to clients in Medway and the surrounding areas. Winch & Winch has been incorporated into dgb Solicitors LLP, which is renowned throughout Kent for its expertise and very high standards of service and client care. Winch & Winch has similarly provided…

The importance of having a valid will in place has long been established, with many understanding the critical importance of expressing their wishes about how their estate should be managed and distributed upon their death. What, however, happens if an individual requires assistance with managing their affairs whilst they are still alive?

The number of people with asset protection needs (for example those with step-families, second marriages, tax or other financial reasons) continues to rise. A common concern is ensuring that their spouse has the financial support to maintain their standard of living, whilst also ensuring funds are protected for the benefit of their own children. Implementing…