Is it possible to divorce a person who lacks mental capacity?

You will have many things to consider when contemplating a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, however you may have particular concerns if your spouse suffers from a condition that impacts their mental health and decision making ability. These considerations will differ slightly depending on whether a lack of
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Kelly Sto

Green leases for commercial property

The idea of ‘green’ leases for commercial property is becoming increasingly important as policies drive all parts of the economy towards net-zero. Yet many commercial landlords and tenants are still unsure about about what a green lease should contain, and who should pay for improvements. A recent set of model clauses
Categories:  Commercial Property, News
Lindsey Jackson, Jane Blanks, Olivia Clements and Manda Toms

NALDERS WELCOMES NEW SOLICITOR TO THEIR FAMILY TEAM

Nalders is pleased to announce the appointment of solicitor, Olivia Clements, further strengthening the firm’s specialist legal services as part of its continued investment in legal talent across Cornwall.   Olivia Clements joins the firm’s Family team in the Falmouth office, where she will represent clients in court and support
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What are an executor’s duties towards a missing beneficiary?

Acting as an executor or administrator of an estate involves far more than distributing assets. You are also required to take all reasonable steps possible to trace any missing beneficiaries. If a missing beneficiary appears later and their £50,000 inheritance has been wrongly distributed, you could find yourself personally on
Categories:  News, Wills & Probate
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Equality and needs in determining a financial settlement

The process of going through a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership is rarely straightforward. Alongside the emotional distress of a relationship ending, you must also navigate the financial realities of separating one shared household into two.   ‘It is important to understand that a financial settlement will not
Categories:  Matrimonial, News