Why does Martin Lewis say a Power of Attorney can be more important than a Will? When Martin Lewis talks about Estate Planning and the future people tend to listen. One of the things he often says surprises many – that a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can be more important than a Will. Wills […]

A big thank you to Legal News Wales for hosting such a fantastic awards evening at the Coal Exchange Hotel. The event was a real highlight — bringing together legal professionals from across Wales to recognise and celebrate the achievements of firms, teams and individuals who continue to drive the profession forward. It was an […]

Resolution’s Code of Practice – Good Divorce Week 2025 Each year Resolution run ‘Good Divorce Week’ which is designed to promote a better way for separating couples and focuses on raising awareness of ways to minimise conflict.  Concerningly, it has been reported that the average duration of private cases in the family court has increased […]

Supreme Court Decision on Standish Yesterday, the UK’s highest Court handed down a landmark decision in relation to the ‘sharing principle’ in the division of matrimonial assets. It was held that Mr Standish, a retired banker, who paid nearly £80 million to his wife to avoid Inheritance Tax will not have to share the amount […]

January is often thought of as the busiest month of the year for new enquiries for divorce lawyers, with the first working Tuesday in January being known as ‘Divorce Day’. The Christmas period is often a time for reflection and combined with a desire to start the year afresh, many couples who may have been […]

As we approach 2024, many individuals are exploring innovative financial solutions to secure their retirement and achieve financial freedom. One option for that is equity release. In this article, we will delve into the benefits of equity release and emphasise the importance of strategic planning in the context of the year 2024. For most people […]

With Christmas fast approaching, it is a busy and exciting time for many families. However, for those who have recently separated, there may be stress and worry navigating arrangements for the children over the Christmas period. Co-parenting can be difficult, especially when it comes to special times of the year but there are ways to […]

Here at Gwyn James, we recently sat down with our trainee solicitor, Kaitlyn Phillips, who is currently in the Dispute Resolution Team in Ross-on-Wye. Kaitlyn is currently going through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route to become a qualified solicitor. The SQE is gradually being implemented as the unified method for qualifying as a solicitor […]

Each year Resolution run an Awareness Week focusing on various topics within family law. This year Resolution are celebrating their 40th anniversary and launching their vision for family justice. The focus during Awareness Week is the need for reform in laws relating to cohabitation. At the present time there is very little legal protection for […]

Are you or your friends/family looking to purchase their first home? Here at Gwyn James, we appreciate buying your first home can be difficult, stressful and expensive. So to help, we would like to help you along the way, and for a limited time only, first time buyers will receive a 15% discount on our […]