Couples’ finances “at risk” due to no-fault divorces

Family court statistics released by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) have shown that 31% fewer financial order applications have been made, despite the rise in divorce applications. The discrepancy is believed to possibly be the result of many divorcing couples misunderstanding the necessity to protect their financial position, even during an amicable divorce. When getting […]

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Stamp duty cuts to be reversed in 2025

In the recent Autumn statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, confirmed that stamp duty cuts will remain in place until 31st March 2025 to support the housing market and those working within it. From 1 April 2025 onwards, changes to nil-rate thresholds will be reversed. Read the full article from Today’s Conveyancer. Whether you […]

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Avoiding slips and trips this winter

Wetter weather, colder temperatures, less daylight – all reasons why slips and trips are more common in the winter months. Year on year, we see an increase in slips and trips during the winter months. In our personal injury newsletter, our personal injury solicitor, Robert Sardo, discusses the potential causes of slips and trips accidents […]

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Competitive pricing drives house price drop

According to the latest data from Rightmove, the 1.1% drop in the price of property coming to the market this month (November) is in line with the drop recorded in the same month in pre-pandemic years (2015-2019). Despite the increased financial uncertainty in the property market, sellers continue to price their houses more competitively in […]

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“Professional and efficient”

We recently received some fantastic client feedback for our wills and probate services: “I used Thomas Dunton Solicitors after my cousin died, without leaving a will. I was very impressed with the professional and efficient way in which Catherine Crabtree handled what was a long and difficult process. I would certainly use their services again.” […]

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Inheritance tax nil rate band freeze set to be extended to 2028

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is reportedly set to announce an extension to the freeze of the inheritance tax (IHT) nil rate band (NRB) until 2027-28. Currently in place until 2025-26, the extended freeze is expected to be announced during Hunt’s autumn statement. This will mean that the NRB will have been at its […]

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“Handled with sensitivity, understanding and professionalism throughout.”

Thank you to both wills and probate and our conveyancing team for all of their hard work in handling a recent probate case. Here is what our late client’s daughter had to say about the Thomas Dunton team: “I should like to thank you and all the team in both the probate and conveyancing departments, […]

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Government rejects calls for cohabitation law reform

The government has rejected almost all proposals for a cohabitation law reform. A number of improvements were suggested in a report put forward by the Women and Equalities Committee on the existing cohabitation law. The changes put forward included an opt-out cohabitation scheme, the adoption of a framework concerning intestacy and family provision claims for […]

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Wills & probate law newsletter: What do you want your future to look like?

With news that more and more people in the UK are developing dementia, the need to plan ahead is becoming increasingly important. In the latest newsletter from our wills and probate team, Jayshree Patel, our lasting power of attorney (LPA) specialist, explains what an LPA is and why it is so important. Read the newsletter. […]

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Maria James re-accredited on Resolution Specialist Accreditation Scheme

Congratulations to our partner and joint head of our family law department, Maria James, who has been re-accredited on the Resolution Specialist Accreditation Scheme for a further three years. For those unaware, the scheme recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the practice of family law and in their specific areas of expertise, which, in Maria’s case, […]

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