Expert advice: Making sense of cohabitee disputes More than six million couples in the UK cohabit, according to the Office for National Statistics – more than double the number 20 years ago. However, contrary to popular belief, a common-law spouse or partner carries no legal status in English law. This means the ... Read More...
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Staff at Liverpool-based law firm MSB Solicitors recently raised funds and showed support throughout World Autism Awareness Week with a range of activities. Team members wrapped up warm and braved wet weather for a lunchtime sponsored walk to boost donations for the charity Autism Together, which provides services and support to ... Read More...
Liverpool lawyer warns of rise in probate fees for bereaved families A leading Liverpool lawyer is warning of an imminent new “stealth tax” that could cost bereaved families thousands of pounds. Advertorial Karla Cope, an associate and the new head of Liverpool law firm MSB’s private client team, says the government’s new probate ... Read More...
MSB has acquired Widnes-based social housing practice Knox Ellis for an undisclosed fee. The move will take the number of employees at the Liverpool law firm to 135 and it will be looking to recruit further in the coming months. Founded by Tom Knox and Sarah Ellis, Knox Ellis acts for private registered providers ... Read More...