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This is where our specialist solicitors across the practice share articles and news about Family Law, Wills, Trusts and Probate, LPAs, TOLATA and Contentious Probate. We hope you find it interesting and helpful and are here to answer any questions you may have.

Probate Registry Delays - Cause of More Distress During Difficult Times

Penn Chambers

May 172 min read

Probate Registry Delays - Cause of More Distress During Difficult Times

Currently, the estimated turnaround time is around 16 weeks (!), but based on experience, it can often extend even longer.

Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024 | Telephone Probate Clinic

Penn Chambers

Apr 251 min read

Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024 | Telephone Probate Clinic

Going through bereavement is undoubtedly a challenging and emotional journey. We understand this, and we are here to help you navigate...

Understanding Debt in Estate Management: Executors' Responsibilities and Risks

Penn Chambers

Apr 251 min read

Understanding Debt in Estate Management: Executors' Responsibilities and Risks

Our clients have often inquired about what happens to their debt after they pass away. The answer is straightforward: debts are...

Penn Chambers

Apr 251 min read

First meeting with a Family Solicitor

We understand that family law issues can be overwhelming, we can reassure you that you do not have to face them alone. Booking a first meeti

Penn Chambers

Feb 24 min read

Urgency to Prepare Your Will

Many choose to postpone preparing their Will for as long as they can without properly considering the risks and potential implications...

Penn Chambers

Nov 1, 20231 min read

Live at BBC Radio London

Tune in to the Eddie Nestor MBE show on BBC Radio London today at 11 am to hear Shak Inayat...

Penn Chambers

Sep 14, 20232 min read

Are You A Common Law Spouse?

In the medieval period in the United Kingdom, it was not unusual for two people to live together and declare that they were “married”...

Penn Chambers

Aug 15, 20231 min read

Press Release: Penn Chambers Solicitors Acquires Family Law and Wills, Trusts and Probate Files

Penn Chambers Solicitors, a boutique law firm based in the City of London, has announced their acquisition of the Family Law...

Penn Chambers

Aug 15, 20232 min read

Rules of Intestacy, Order of Priority

Emma Aslett on the rules of intestacy and order of priority. Rules of intestacy come into effect when a person passes away without a Will.

Wills & Probate | Business Wills – Limited Company

Penn Chambers

Jul 18, 20233 min read

Wills & Probate | Business Wills – Limited Company

A Business Will is like a “normal” Will, as mentioned above, but the difference is that it deals specifically with what should happen to you

Wills & Probate | Business Wills – Partnership | Partnership At Will

Penn Chambers

Jul 18, 20233 min read

Wills & Probate | Business Wills – Partnership | Partnership At Will

A partnership is where two or more people set up and run a business together. They can employ as many people as they wish but in all cases,

Wills & Probate | Business Wills – Sole Trader

Penn Chambers

Jul 18, 20232 min read

Wills & Probate | Business Wills – Sole Trader

As a Sole Trader, have you ever stopped to consider what happens to your business should you pass away?

Wills & Probate | 5 Reasons Why it Pays Off to Pay for Probate

Penn Chambers

Jun 22, 20232 min read

Wills & Probate | 5 Reasons Why it Pays Off to Pay for Probate

Being an Executor of an estate comes with many responsibilities, including paying for inheritance tax (IHT).

Wills & Probate | Telephone Probate Clinic Offer Extended

Penn Chambers

Jun 9, 20231 min read

Wills & Probate | Telephone Probate Clinic Offer Extended

Our Telephone Probate Clinic Offer has been Extended - Book Now!

Penn Chambers

May 18, 20232 min read

Penn Chambers Solicitors Named Top Donating Firm For Will Aid For The Second Year In A Row

We are delighted to announce that Penn Chambers Solicitors has once again been recognised as one of the top donating firms for Will Aid.

Wills & Probate | Probate Clinic - Book NOW

Penn Chambers

May 10, 20231 min read

Wills & Probate | Probate Clinic - Book NOW

Have you heard of Dying Matters Awareness Week? It is a week-long event by Hospice UK, the national charity for hospice and end of life...

Wills & Probate | Questions You Should Ask Before Retirement

Penn Chambers

Apr 18, 20231 min read

Wills & Probate | Questions You Should Ask Before Retirement

Questions You Should Ask Before Retirement event was an educational event to educate, entertain, and allow access to expert advice...

Family & Wills | What Happens To Your Will After A Divorce?

Penn Chambers

Apr 18, 20232 min read

Family & Wills | What Happens To Your Will After A Divorce?

A marriage revokes a Will i.e. it is no longer valid, but what happens to your Will after a divorce? You may be pleased to learn that...

Wills & Probate | What happens when IHT is underpaid?

Penn Chambers

Mar 21, 20232 min read

Wills & Probate | What happens when IHT is underpaid?

The probate and inheritance tax topic is not as straightforward as many seem to believe.

Wills & Probate | How to protect your Digital Memories

Penn Chambers

Aug 8, 20222 min read

Wills & Probate | How to protect your Digital Memories

Often, while preparing Wills on behalf of our clients, we have noticed how many ONLY think about their physical assets and cash assets...

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