Property Tax Changes from April 2016!
Thinking about buying a second property? How the Tax changes will affect you as a Buy-To-Let Landlord Effective 1 April 2016, an additional charge of 3% rate on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will apply to new purchases of second homes and buy-to-let properties worth over £40,000.00 whether purchased in personal names or as a
Read MoreNavigating the Complex Nature of Modern Families and Finances
Your Will, Your Way or Maybe Not At All! The portrait of the modern family keeps evolving and it is now rather commonplace even here in the UK to see couples with one or more divorces and marriages between them. This brings about new complexities as regards managing finances and ultimately where and to whom
Read MoreSeasons Greetings (2015)
We would like to wish our wonderful clients and friends a truly Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2016! We are grateful to you all for support and patronage this year.
Read MoreA Talk: The Importance of Making A Will
When: Friday 16th October 2015 2pm to 4pm Where: Barnes Green Centre, The Green, Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HE Come along to a talk given by our Amaka Jackson, Managing solicitor of Jackson Longe Solicitors in support of the work being done by RUILS and GoLocal, where you can find out information on how
Read MoreDoes your Will really protect your wishes? Illot v Mitson (2015)
No one can have avoided the recent publicity surrounding the case of Ilott -v- Mitson (2015). This case concerns the estate of the late Mrs Jackson (no relative of mine) who died about 10 years ago leaving a Will and an estranged daughter, Ms H, who was excluded from the Will entirely. The late Mrs
Read MoreLasting Powers of Attorney
Who Do You Want To Take Care of You? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document used for forward planning. It allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions for you as it concerns your property and financial affairs or health and welfare in the event that at some time
Read MoreDoing our bit for Charity!
Free Wills Month – March 2015 This March, we shall be giving some of our time for FREE to support the NATIONAL FREE WILLS NETWORK campaign for persons (over the age of 55 years old) who wish to make a new Will or update their existing Wills. Our service in this regard is totally free.
Read MoreWhat is the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975? (IPDFA)
It was a general principle of law that we are free to leave what we own to any persons or organisations of our choice upon our death. The IPDFA 1975 (“the Act”) however was enacted to “put right” situations where the surviving spouses and young children are left with little or nothing from the estate
Read MoreEvening Standard Discount
At Jackson Longe Solicitors, we are offering a discount scheme this Month via our listing on Evening Standard for any legal serviceson Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Just quote ‘ES15’ and show us your NHS ID and we’ll apply the 15% discount to your invoice. Terms and Conditions are as folllows: We offer a
Read MoreUse a Professional. Use a Solicitor
Law Society launched a new campaign last year to highlight the importance of using a Solicitor. The “Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor” campaign encourages people to tap into the expert knowledge of regulated and insured Law Society members, whether they are buying a house, going through a divorce or setting up a business. It
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