News and Insights from Across the Group

...and Team Penn updates

Welcome, here is a collection of news and blog articles across the Group.

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Wills & Probate | Do I Need A UK And A Foreign Will?

Probate Solicitors | Wills | Penn Chambers | That is a rather simple question but the answer is sadly more complex.

Aug 11, 20203 min read

Wills & Probate | The Will To Make A Will

Penn Chambers Solicitors | Only a very small percentage of the population has a Will. yet, it is one of the most cost...

Aug 3, 20202 min read

Family Law | The Impact Of Parental Alienation

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | Whilst you’re going through a relationship breakdown, of course, your child(ren) need to maintain a strong...

Aug 2, 20203 min read

Family Law | Father’s Day Letter

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | On 21st June 2020, the majority of us celebrated Father’s Day – whether that be as a father, or celebrating...

Aug 2, 20202 min read

Wills & Probate | Protecting Your Will

Penn Chambers | Making a Will is very important to your family. This simple legal document can be the difference between...

Jul 29, 20202 min read

Family Law | Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | We are all aware of the saying, innocent until proven guilty. But what do we actually believe?

Jul 23, 20203 min read

Virtual Run for VIA Charity | My First Solo Half Marathon

12th July 2020 was the day of the virtual run, organised by us at Penn Group. Team Penn ran with all our friends and family to raise...

Jul 21, 20201 min read

Family Law | Financial Settlement on Divorce

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | When your marriage has broken down, many worry about how they will cope financially post-separation.

Jul 20, 20202 min read

Family Law | Parental Alienation | Malicious Behaviour

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | It is interesting that parental alienation is becoming more well known through recent case law.

Jul 20, 20202 min read

Family Law | Parental Alienation | Early Intervention

Emma Aslett | Penn Chambers | There is no definition of parental alienation, however, the Court is now beginning to recognise that this...

Jul 13, 20202 min read

Mortgages & Protections | Stamp Duty Holiday

Andrew J McArthur | Penn Financial | The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak said yesterday (09.07.20) that property transactions had fallen by 50%...

Jul 10, 20201 min read

Accounting | CJRS: What Employers Can And Can Not Do In July And August 2020

Job Retention Scheme is changing from 1st July 2020. Here's what is available for you to do and what is not.

Jul 2, 20201 min read

Wills & Probate | Protect The Ones You Love With a Life Interest Trust In Your Will

Penn Chambers | Wills, Trusts & Probate | A life interest trust is established in order to provide a beneficiary with...

Jun 28, 20203 min read

Wills & Probate | Make Your Last Wishes Fun, Just Don’t Use Your Will!

Penn Chambers | Wills, Trusts & Probate | Writing a Will isn’t just about listing who you want to leave something to...

Jun 27, 20202 min read

Accounting | VAT Payments Deferral: End Date 30 June 2020

Irina Inayat | Penn Accounts | VAT payments deferral ends on 30 June 2020. Here's what you need to do.

Jun 23, 20201 min read

Wills & Probate | You Can't Just Leave Your Money To Whomever You Please

English law recognises the freedom of individuals to dispose of their assets by Will, after death, in whatever manner they wish.

Jun 20, 20205 min read

Family Law | Cohabitation | Myths Debunked

When purchasing a property with a partner, the last thing on either party’s mind will be a separation. But what will happen then?

Jun 17, 20202 min read

Accounting | CJRS: Key Dates

Recovering from the coronavirus pandemic and the key dates for changes of the job retention scheme (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme)

Jun 11, 20202 min read

Family Law | What Happens To My Business When I Go Through A Divorce?

When deciding how to split the matrimonial financial pot, there are many aspects that will be taken into consideration, both regarding...

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Family Law | A Tax Change That May Affect Your Divorce

There have been some changes which came into effect from 06 April 2020, although it is not a surprise if many do not know about it as we...

Jun 6, 20201 min read