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Nuptial agreements: our not-so-romantic guide to protecting interests in marriage

As far as romance goes, signing pre or post-nuptial agreements is not high up on most couples’ list of priorities. But Allen Bailey, family law expert at Scotts Hall & Birtles, has highlighted the benefits - and the dangers - of entering into such an arrangement.

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5 hours ago2 min read

From kitchen to courtroom: John's rise through the Scotts Hall & Birtles ranks

An unusual career switch has paid off for a Dales father-of-two after he was made partner at an historic law firm, just ten years after deciding that life as a chef was not for him. John Barker, a property law specialist originally from Askrigg in Wensleydale, has been appointed a director and equity partner at Scotts Hall & Birtles, based in Leyburn. The 38-year-old has attributed his success to his formative years in the kitchen, where he said he developed the habits of wor

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Feb 132 min read

How to protect your family when health becomes a hurdle

Winter is often the time we notice changes in our older relatives or those living with illness. Seeing a family member struggle with their independence is difficult, but the legal complications of failing to plan ahead can make a stressful situation much worse. As a family member, the best way you can support a loved one is by helping them put a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place while they are still able to do so. What is an LPA? An LPA is a legal document that allows

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Jan 293 min read

A mixed bag or a missed opportunity? Experts at Scotts Hall & Birtles have their say in the aftermath of the Autumn Budget.

As the dust begins to settle on this week's Autumn Budget, directors Alastair Birtles and Steve Scott pored over the finer details of the Chancellor's announcement to find the details that matter most to their clients at Scotts Hall & Birtles.

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Nov 28, 20253 min read

Would a cut to interest rates lift the 'flat' housing market?

As the Bank of England prepares to set interest rates on Thursday, Alastair Birtles, director at Scotts Hall & Birtles, outlines the implications the decision could have on the housing market. "According to investment bankers Goldman Sachs, the Bank of England will cut interest rates this week against a backdrop of fading inflationary pressures and sluggish economic growth. "A cut is far from certain - Goldmans predict a tight vote, with five members of the committee opting

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Oct 31, 20252 min read