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Wills & Probate | Where There Is a Will There Is a Way. Or Not
There are many reasons cited as to why people don’t make a Will. They range from being uncomfortable talking about death to trusting...

Penn Chambers
Mar 10, 20221 min read


Wills & Probate | Should I Use Online Will Writing Service?
Is it worth saving on your Will? Should you be using Online Will Writing services? Allow us to explain...

Penn Chambers
Mar 8, 20222 min read


Welcoming our first trainee solicitor in over 10 years, Phoebe Chau
Penn Chambers Solicitors are proud to announce the first trainee solicitor in many years - welcome, Phoebe Chau!

Penn Chambers
Mar 2, 20222 min read


Family Law | Financial Settlements and Divorce
When a marriage has broken down one of the first thoughts is often around the finances. Interestingly, you do not need to agree on...

Penn Chambers
Feb 2, 20222 min read


Family Law | Address By Sir Andrew McFarlane To The Jersey International Family Law Conference 2021
The words of the President of the Family Court, Sir Andrew McFarlane, who has reiterated the need to reform proceedings in the Family Court.

Penn Chambers
Dec 20, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | Two-Thirds Of UK Adults Are Without A Will- Are You One Of Them?!
In 2021, an estimated two-thirds of UK adults have not made a Will to pass on their wealth.

Penn Chambers
Dec 1, 20214 min read


Wills & Probate | What are the duties of an executor of a Will?
Carrying out a person's last wishes is not as simple as reading the Will and simply giving out the items listed. That is why in the Will the

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | About the Bereavement Process
A probate professional can take that stress away from you and allow you to bereave for your missed loved one.

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | Distributing An Estate – What If There Isn’t Enough?
If a deceased person’s liabilities exceed their assets, this is called an insolvent estate.
Well, who gets paid first and who gets paid las

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | Property Increase vs Inheritance Tax Liability
We are all aware of the increase in property values has increased substantially in recent times, notably during the pandemic.

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Wills & Probate | Increase of Wills During Covid-19
Research conducted by IRN Research has revealed that only 4% of those surveyed cited the recent pandemic as the reason for them making a...

Penn Tech Admin
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | 7 Good Reasons to Make A Will
Making a Will is not normally high on a list of most people’s priorities, nor is it a particularly engaging activity, but there are...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | Disinheriting Your Children Part 2
In my last article entitled “Disinheriting Your Children” I talked about the abiding feature of English law that you a free to leave your...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | Disinheriting Your Children
An abiding feature of English law is that you a free to leave your estate to whomever you please. Does that mean it is as simple as that...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Wills & Probate | Why do you need a proper Will, drafted by a fully qualified solicitor
It doesn’t matter how much or little you have. Make sure your Will is prepared by a FULLY qualified Solicitor.

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Team Penn Charity in 2021
In 2021 we continue to recognise the increasing need for help and support and we pledge to pay at least £5,000 to charitable institutions...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Armed Forces Covenant | Bronze Award 2020
Across Penn Group of Companies, we are proud to be supporting those who proudly protect our nation, who do so with honour, courage, and...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Wills & Probate | When Should You Make an LPA?
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document that allows you to appoint someone to manage your affairs in the event that you lose mental...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20213 min read


Family Law | Judicial Separation
Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | A Judicial Separation is, in some ways, like a divorce. It does involve the Court process and issuing proceedi

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Family Law | Mediation and Separation
Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | Before thinking about whether to issue divorce proceedings or judicial separation, you should consider...

Penn Chambers
Sep 21, 20212 min read
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