Divorce - who pays the mortgage?

We explain what options you have to repay or transfer your mortgage as part of your divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership.

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Arrange your LPA early

Huge hold ups at the Office of the Public Guardian mean continuing delays for Lasting Powers of Attorney. Do yours now, you never know when you’ll need it.

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Statutory legacy increases to £322,000 from July 2023

The statutory legacy increased to £322,000 from July 2023, affecting what you pass on if you die intestate

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Executor working on probate is a long process

Working with the Probate Registry can take a very long time, which is hard when you’re dealing with grief too. And then you get asked to be an executor … we explain the process

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Family moving into their new home after completing their property purchase

Conveyancing is one of the things you have to do to buy property in England and Wales – but what is it? Can you do it yourself? Read our guide to learn more

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Dissipation of assets in divorce can be prevented

Hiding assets – or dissipation of assets – is not an uncommon way of trying to alter a financial settlement. If you are heading towards a divorce, you need to be vigilant and nsure that you receive all that you are entitled to in a breakup.

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What are Inheritance Tax thresholds?

When planning your estate, you should take account of inheritance tax and the associated thresholds. It will help you to look after your beneficiaries when you are gone.

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Jason and Harpreet welcome you to the Croydon branch of Cunningtons solicitors

When you need friendly legal advice in the Croydon area, your local branch of Cunningtons is there to help. Drop by for a chat when you need us.

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Selling at property auctions

Selling property at auction can have unexpected benefits. We look at the pros and cons of selling at auction against using the traditional estate agent route.

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Dealing with dementia

We look at the effects of dementia on sufferers, carers, and what steps they can take to deal with the diagnosis.

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Mental health: a balancing act

In Mental Health Awareness week we focus on the issue of anxiety. Many of us suffer from anxiety, but we often don’t realise it – but it can effect our health in so many ways

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Family in their new home

Mortgage lending underpins our housing market; we take a look at the current situation – is the 100% mortgage right for you?

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