Until 1919 women weren’t even allowed to qualify, but now over 61% of solicitors in the UK are women. Firms like Cunningtons are working to support gender equality in the workplace
What is s Lawyer? And what is a Solicitor? The line between these two terms has been blurred by American English – to the extent that people think they mean the same. But they are different jobs. We explain …
You know you should have a valid Will, but do you remember to update it? As your life changes, as relationships change too, you should also make sure that your Will changes to reflect these changes and protect your loved ones – and your legacy.
In this article, we outline the general timeframes it takes most people to go through the process – and highlight vulnerability to civil service industrial action.
Cunningtons have moved into their new office on Hornchurch High Street, and celebrate the area and its benefits in this post. From top theatres to green spaces, Hornchurch brings the best of urban life within reach of the countryside. And Hornchurch now benefits from having its own local branch of Cunningtons to help with moving house, making wills, and all those legal hiccups we meet as we go through life.
What is ‘Intestacy’? And what happens if you die with no Will? In the event that an individual dies in England and Wales without a Will or their Will only disposes of part of their assets then their residuary estate (or the undisposed part thereof) will fall under the Rules of Intestacy – described in […]
The long-awaited Autumn statement was finally released on November 17th 2022. We cover some of the main points.
To highlight issues raised by Resolution, Cunningtons’ Family Law team is taking part in Good Divorce Week from 28th November 2022.
Interest rate jumps again: what does this mean for you?
With many UK adults used to interest rates of less than 1% and low inflation, we look at the effects of the rise in both numbers
When you’re looking for a solicitor to help you, you’ll see many different law firms stating how different they are from others. Our customer reviews speak for themselves.
It’s been a busy couple of months for us and we want to share with you what we’ve been up to … Golf for charity In terms of charity, we’ve been getting involved with all sorts of fundraisers and events to help our local community. In September 2022, we had two teams of golfers participate […]
Buying a property can be like playing a game of Snakes & Ladders: there are a number of ladders to climb, as well as some snakes that can send you sliding backwards …