The Government is consulting on proposed reforms to cohabitation, inheritance and divorce law. Nantes explains what this could mean for unmarried couples in Dorset.
The Wills Bill 2025 proposes landmark reforms to the Wills Act 1837, including lowering the age to make a Will, digital execution, and updated mental capacity rules, aiming to modernise and better protect vulnerable testators.
The High Court’s ruling in Rogers v Wills [2025] confirms unpaid family carers may claim reimbursement from estates. It recognises caregiving as a contractual service and provides key legal guidance on assessing mental capacity amid dementia diagnoses.
Digital assets like social media, emails, and cryptocurrencies form part of your estate. Learn how to protect and manage them after death by keeping records, appointing digital executors, and including clear wishes in your will.
A clear legal process must be followed when recovering unpaid debts. Learn how to approach business-to-business and business-to-consumer debt collection, from letters of claim to court enforcement.
Form E is a vital document in divorce proceedings. This guide outlines what’s required, how to complete it properly, and the importance of full financial disclosure to support a fair settlement.
The case of DDR v BDR [2024] explores the legal challenges of dividing property in divorce when bankruptcy is involved. Courts considered financial contributions, constructive trusts, and equity, awarding a 50% beneficial interest to the wife.
Learn how UK divorce courts handle matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets, what factors are considered, and how settlements are determined.
Discover how the Married Women’s Property Act 1882 revolutionised women’s property rights and why its remaining provisions, especially for engaged couples, continue to play a vital role in today’s legal system.
Nantes Solicitors guides Dorset business tenants through legal requirements for commercial property improvements. Our team ensures compliance with lease terms and statutory rights under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927.
