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Dealing with the loss of a loved one is hard enough without a mountain of paperwork staring you down. Applying for a Grant of Probate is often one of the first steps an executor must take when administering a deceased person’s estate. However, in recent...
A lovely client testimonial received for our Head of Private Client, Liora Torn-Hibler, for a matter on administration of estate during the challenging time of Covid. Very well done. If you have a Private Client matter, get in touch with our expert Solicitors today....
Without meaning to sound trite for highlighting the importance of having a Will, instead, we are sharing a couple of recent real life client stories to illustrate the point: Marriage Jerry approached me to renew his Will he had made in 2003. During our meeting, he...
Do you need advice on an inheritance dispute? You may feel there is something wrong with the Will or the Will didn’t leave you what you felt you deserved or were promised. You may even have concerns about the way in which the administration of the estate is handled....
If you require legal services in cross border UK-Israel Estate Planning and complex Will drafting, contact our Head of Private Client, Liora Torn-Hibler. Liora has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in Contentious Probate and has successfully acted for clients who...
Berlad Graham LLP has always led the way in delivering exceptional customer service to its clients. The desire to always achieve this was part of the reason the firm set up Consultants having full remote access to the systems so they could work from anywhere on the planet. Well, it seems we are no longer restricted to ‘on the planet’! Berlad Graham embraces new ways of working to continue hitting that exceptional customer service level; at Berlad Graham it is always ‘Not if…but How’ Liora Torn-Hibler is Berlad Graham’s Estate Administration, Probate, LPA and Wills expert, working on UK and cross-border Private Client law. Liora spends time flying to see clients in other jurisdictions and did not want to be restricted in when she could work. Now she is not restricted, even when she is ‘off planet’! Welcome to Liora’s ‘desk’ on a flight where she had full live access to the internet, could liaise with clients, carry out research on the live system and communicate with colleagues; all whilst she was in the air. Private Client law can be a minefield and one that can have disastrous results if not carried out with the help of an expert like […]
Berlad Graham Employee Spotlight At Berlad Graham, our people’s experience and personality play an important role in the service we provide to our clients. For this employee spotlight, we spoke with Hannah Price, Partner at the firm, and a solicitor in our Private Client department. Hannah has been a solicitor…
When voluntary negotiations fail, here is how to exercise your legal right to extend If you are a leaseholder tired of watching the value of your property decline as the years tick away on your lease, you will know how frustrating it can be when informal negotiations with your freeholder…
Most people understand the importance of making a Will, even if they have not set one up yet. It gives peace of mind that your wishes will be followed after your death and that your loved ones will know what to do. What is less well understood is what happens…
So, you have decided you want to extend the lease on your flat. One option is a voluntary lease extension. In a previous blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from our property team, explained why the length of time left on a leasehold flat matters. In this blog, she looks at…
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can be one of the most confusing costs for people buying property, as there are many rules and exemptions to take into consideration when calculating the amount of tax payable. In this blog, Lauren Greenop, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, sets out the…
If you are buying a property with someone else, whether it’s a spouse, friend or business partner, it is important to understand how your ownership is set up from the outset. In this blog, Tasnim Tirech, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, explains the difference between owning a property…
Estate planning is no longer reserved for high-net-worth individuals. It is now necessary for all families to support the next generation during their lifetime, as well as plan for what happens after death. In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor in our private client team, explains why lifetime giving, clear…
Cohabitation Rights in the UK for Unmarried Couples More couples in the UK are choosing to live together without getting married or entering a civil partnership. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of cohabiting couples has more than doubled since 1996, rising from 1.5 million to around…
So, you own a wonderful leasehold flat in England & Wales, and you’re very happy. But do you understand why the length of time left on your Lease matters, the disadvantages that come with it and what can be done about it? In this blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from…
In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor from our Private Client team, discusses why having a Will is not enough and the importance of putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Delaying the creation of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is…
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