Including pensions as an asset during your divorce
January 21, 2022
Why pensions should always be part of any divorce proceedings discussion. When relationships break down, there are many different aspects to consider. It is a complex and stressful process, and the service our expert team offers is a vital one....
Are the proposed changes to reform and modernise Lasting Power of Attorney a good idea?
December 23, 2021
Granting Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is one of the most important legal decisions an individual can take. By registering an LPA, they nominate another person to make health and financial decisions on their behalf, in the event of them...
How we can help you to keep your family disputes out of court
December 16, 2021
In our experience, it is usually best to try and settle family disputes before they get to court. Here’s how we can help that to happen. Any kind of family dispute is stressful. The breakdown of a relationship is a...
Pre-nuptial agreements as part of Succession Planning for Farming Families
December 9, 2021
The Pre-nuptial agreements as part of Succession Planning for Farming Families Official statistics show that 42% of all UK marriages are now ending in divorce. These statistics affect farmers as much as the general population, however, for farmers, in common...
Luca Angarano qualifies as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
November 25, 2021
Walker Foster are pleased to announce that Luca Angarano has qualified as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx). We asked Luca about his achievement and what it means to him and the firm. “This represents years...
“No Fault “divorce Law will come into force on 6th April 2022
October 14, 2021
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame, will come into force on 6th April 2022. Our family team welcomes this long-awaited change in the law as it signals the end...
What does the end of the Stamp Duty mean for you?
October 11, 2021
The current Stamp Duty holiday has ended. Here is what that now means for commercial and residential property buyers. The Government introduced the current Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday in July 2020. The idea behind it was to provide...
The furlough scheme ends soon. Is your business ready?
September 27, 2021
With the end of the Government’s furlough scheme fast approaching, it’s important that businesses are prepared for the change. The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been a lifeline for both employers and their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Meet Our Residential Property Team
September 7, 2021
Our Residential Property team have vast experience and an excellent local understanding of the property in their specific office locations. Handling property sales and purchases are a daily occurrence at Walker Foster; our team have seen it all and handled...
Government’s plan to make Lasting Power of Attorney services safer and simpler
August 16, 2021
Major reforms to the Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) service are set to be introduced following a 12-week consultation. The changes will see the process of managing a loved one’s affairs made much simpler and more modern in the process....