Written by Amaka Jackson, Managing Partner, Notary Public & Private Client Solicitor The Government’s consultation, A Fairer End to Relationships, raises an important question: should someone who has shared their life with a partner for decades still be treated as a legal stranger when that partner dies? Under the current

Most people assume that if you die without a Will, the process is straightforward, especially if you are married or have children. The common assumption is that everything goes to your surviving spouse or long-time partner, then your children, and the family sorts it out between them. Sometimes, that is

It is the phone call that no family ever expects. A stroke, a sudden accident, or the slow diagnosis of dementia. Then, just as the shock starts to settle, comes a second blow: the person you love has lost the legal ability to manage their own affairs, and nobody, not

A Will is one of the most important documents you will make in your lifetime. The purpose of a Will is to ensure that your assets, finances and possessions are organised and distributed according to your wishes after death. This is one of the ways in which we can make

The UK government’s recent 2024 Budget has introduced significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules, affecting both thresholds and asset types, particularly pensions. These updates will likely impact estate planning and inheritance strategies, so here’s what prospective clients should know. Pensions Now Subject to Inheritance Tax Starting in 2027, pensions

Celebrating our 10 year Anniversary Jackson Longe Solicitors is proud to announce the celebration of its 10th Anniversary. Since its founding by Managing Partner Ms. Amaka Jackson, the firm has achieved significant milestones in delivering legal expertise. Situated in the heart of Richmond, we have served clients across London and

Administering the estate of someone who has passed away is known as probate. Detailed paperwork, extensive time and expertise are required to complete the process. When it is left to people with little to no experience, it is likely that issues can arise which can be costly. By instructing the

Setting up a business is one of the most challenging and overwhelming tasks a person can undertake – if it were easy, everyone would do it! However, when you taste success, the ‘return on investment’ feeling will be like being on cloud 9. Unfortunately, the majority of start-ups fail within

Probate involves dealing with the property, money and possessions a person had at the time of their death. It is a legal process, and doing so is known as estate administration. Estate administration also involves settling any outstanding debts, collecting any owed monies and dividing the assets, finances and property

Even for small businesses, several legal considerations must be made to ensure you are compliant with the relevant regulatory body(ies) and make the processes easier for yourself in the long run, having set up your company by following the correct principles and procedures. In this article, Jackson Longe’s experienced business