Whose fault is a divorce? This is a loaded question and can heighten feelings of animosity between separating couples. Often, a couple can feel like the divorce is nobody’s fault but, at the moment, in order to get a divorce quickly, one party has to place blame on the other. However, attributing ... Read More >>
SHOULD GEORGE V DECIDE WHO INHERITS YOUR ESTATE?
What happens if you die without a will?If you die without a will then your estate is intestate. This can be disastrous for those you love. It means all of your assets are administered in accordance with the Administration of Estates Act 1925, an Act of Parliament, signed into law by George V. ... Read More >>
Be careful what you promise to your family before you die
82-year-old widow forced to sell her homeThe England and Wales Court of Appeal (“EWCA”) has upheld a decision made in the England and Wales High Court (“EWHC”) that forces 82-year-old Jane Habberfield to sell her home of 40 years.Jane and Frank Habberfield purchased and began working on ... Read More >>
Dying matters Week – Death Cafe in Isleworth
An evening of life, death, cake and contemplation As part of Dying Matters week which runs nationally from the 13th-19th May. Old Isleworth Solicitors Garner & Hancock are hosting a Death Café. Nigel George the partner in charge of the Estates Department ... Read More >>
Is there such thing as a Common Law Marriage?
New Article by Daniel Flynn on whether there is such a thing as common law marriage Click Here ... Read More >>
Free Legal Advice Surgery at the Hounslow Festival of Business in Syon Park on 28th February 2019
Garner & Hancock is attending the 3rd Festival of Business at Syon Park. This year all our solicitors will be available to speak to about any legal problem you may have. Hope to see you tomorrow, Thursday 287th February from 10 am onwards. ... Read More >>
Christmas Reception – Donation to the Mayor’s Charity
On Tuesday 18th December 2018 the Garner & Hancock held their Christmas reception. We were honored to have the Mayor of Hounslow attend. Daniel Flynn presented to the Mayor with a donation for the charity Mind in Ealing.The event was then rounded off with carol singing on the square with ... Read More >>
Christmas opening times
This office will close for Christmas and the New Year at 5.30 p.m. on Friday 21 December 2018.We will re-open at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday 2 January 2019.Garner & Hancock will not be sending Christmas cards but will be making aCharitable donation to https://www.cathja.orgWith Best ... Read More >>
Probate Rule change 27th November 2018
Garner & Hancock explains the rule changes coming into effect on 27th November 2018https://garner-hancock.co.uk/wills-and-probate/probatechanges/ ... Read More >>
Garner & Hancock – Campaigning for Divorce Law Reform in the House of Commons
Garner & Hancock is campaigning with Resolution to change the Divorce Laws. At the House of Commons a debate has been started to reform our out of date divorce laws. On Wednesday 28th November 2018 this debate will be presented to parliamentarians. ... Read More >>