Property abroad? Beware of forced heirship rules
News article published on: 22nd October 2019
Whether it’s a holiday home, an investment property or a place you want to retire to, if you own a property abroad you could be subject to strict succession rules stipulating that your children must inherit at least a share of the property after you die, regardless of your wishes. These forced heirship rules are […]
Hampstead law firm celebrates second birthday
News article published on: 7th October 2019
Hampstead law firm Osbornes Law, on Thursday evening, hosted over 100 business owners, professionals and local friends at Burgh House to celebrate its second birthday in the village. Osbornes Law has been serving north London since the 1970s from its Camden office, but has seen increased demand from private clients and business owners in Hampstead […]
A new rising star in Tax and Trust advice
News article published on: 5th September 2019
Suzanna Baker, solicitor in our private client department, has been nominated and recognised by Spear’s as a rising star in the field of Tax and Trust advice. Spear’s provides an independent index of leading and rising lawyers, with particular focus on high net worth clients. Suzanna’s private client work includes Court of Protection matters where […]
Professional befrienders: What to do if your relative is targeted
News article published on: 9th August 2019
Much has been written about protecting older or vulnerable people from online scams – according to Age UK, an older person in England and Wales becomes a victim of fraud every 40 seconds – but even more dangerous can be those scams carried out in person over a long period of time to cash in […]
