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Can I postpone the sale of the family home when separating?
When a couple separates, the value of the family home is often the largest asset that they have to divide, and it can also be
Tom Bodkin is running the London Marathon 2024 for Cynthia Spencer!
https://www.bmtclaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Toms-video-IMG_2682.mov Tom Bodkin is running the #londonmarathon2024 for the wonderful Cynthia Spencer Hospice Northampton. Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people living
Packing for The Lewis Foundation
It has been lovely to have Lee and Curtis from The Lewis Foundation spend some time in our Northampton office this week. Well done to our
Free Wills Month 2024
We are proud to support Free Wills Month again this year. How does the campaign work? Members of the public aged 55 and over contact one of
The perils of a DIY will
‘Many people who opt to make a home-made will do so because they think they will save money on legal fees. Unfortunately, this can lead
Networking with local businesses
Thank you to Your Business Expo for hosting a great evening at Northampton Saints. It was wonderful to meet so many other local businesses there and we are
£494,000 future income for Free Wills charities
During Free Wills month 2023, our Private Client department helped to raise over £494,000.00 for future income for the Free Wills Month charities. We are
Joint ventures – choosing the right structure and whether to incorporate
As a business owner preparing for a joint venture, you and your potential partner will need to decide how best to structure the business arrangement,
Welcome Ed Fowler
We are delighted to welcome Ed Fowler to the firm as he joins us as a consultant, advising and assisting on company and commercial matters.
Making a best interests decision under an LPA
If you have been asked to be an attorney for someone under their power of attorney, whether for finances or health and welfare, then they
Hope Centre
We have been pleased to host a “Fill the Box” this year for Northampton Hope Centre and are proud and grateful to our generous staff
Business Club Member – The Lewis Foundation
We are a proud supporter of The Lewis Foundation and as well as recently helping them with some of their packing, we have joined their
Agreeing access arrangements for children – welfare considerations
Image provided by Ingram Images Ltd A relationship breakdown often means a dramatic change in life for all involved and when parents live apart, arrangements
#wearitpink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and today our staff have been wearing it pink, raising money for the charity Breast Cancer Now! Every 10
Pyjama Appeal
Children’s Pyjama Appeal Little Ollie was a friend of one of our colleagues here at Borneo Martell Turner Coulston. We are happy to be a
Best practice when acting as an executor
‘Being an executor is an important role and a serious responsibility,’ says Susan Owens, head of our wills and probate team. ‘Even a simple estate
Will Aid 2023
Will Aid is a partnership between the legal profession and nine charities. Every year, participating solicitors waive their fee for writing a basic Will. Instead,
How do we deal with our mortgage during a divorce?
Image provided by Ingram Images With interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis in the headlines on a daily basis, mortgage affordability is a key concern
Northamptonshire Business Exhibition
The Northamptonshire Business Exhibition takes place on Thursday 7th September 2023 at Franklin’s Gardens home of Northampton Saints. Come join hundreds of local businesses from
📣 Attention business owners! Are you considering selling your business to an MBO (Management Buy-Out) team?
If you are planning to sell your business, one option might be a management buyout (MBO) and preparation well ahead will help to ensure that
Full circle for Mohammed Rahman
A lot of people have recently asked me the question “How long have you been with Borneo Martell Turner Coulston Solicitors?”Well, having thought about why
Willanthropy
Has a charity helped you or someone you love? Perhaps when you least expected it. Maybe by helping a friend or relative, or by supporting
Property Fraud is on the Rise
Property fraud is on the rise. Criminals are becoming more sophisticated and are creating new identities to raise funds by way of mortgages or sell
Congratulations to our new Partners
We are delighted to announce that Joanne Martin, Tom Bodkin and Mohammed Rahman have become partners at the firm. These are much deserved promotions and
Should a pre-nup be part of your wedding planning?
Hotels and wedding venues are busy hosting wedding fairs and gearing up for the wedding season, with everyone focused on the details of the big
SME Northamptonshire Business Awards 2023
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are businesses whose personnel numbers are 250 employees or less. The SME Northamptonshire Business Awards allow any successful local business
Another £3210 for Will Aid
We are delighted to have received our certificate confirming the amount raised by our clients and us during the most recent Will Aid! Will Aid
Mawsley U16 Jedi
Valiant effort by Mawsley U16 Jedi in the Weetabix Youth Football U16 League Plate last week against Billing United U16. We were cheering on the
Commercial Property – Energy Performance
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations. From 1st April 2023, it is unlawful for a landlord to continue to let commercial premises with an EPC rating
Congratulations Jesse
Congratulations to our Accounts Manager, Jesse Bailey on receiving a long service award. Jesse has been with the firm for 15 years. Thank you for your loyalty
Cynthia Spencer – Make a Will in May
Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care services for West Northamptonshire. The funds raised by Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity supporters pay for hospice care services
Gift packing for The Lewis Foundation
Our staff spent this morning gift packing for the fantastic Lewis Foundation . The Lewis Foundation are a local charity that source, package and hand deliver free
Ella King begins CLC Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice
Good luck to Ella King, who has started her journey to become a Licensed Conveyancer. Ella has recently commenced the CLC/SQA Diploma in Conveyancing Law and
Are mirror wills right for us?
Are mirror wills right for us? If you are married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting with a long term partner, and thinking of making
#eatheathope Donation Station
We are delighted to have filled another #eatheathope box for Northampton Hope Centre and Hope Enterprises. Thank you to our staff for their generous contributions. We are going
Rokart 2023
Thank you to Teamworks Indoor Karting, Northampton for hosting Rokart 2023. We had a great evening taking part in the two hour endurance challenge whilst
Free Wills Month 2023
An up to date Will written by a solicitor ensures your wishes are respected. It also avoids difficult decisions and legal complications for your loved
Could a trademark protect your business on social media?
While social media can be hugely beneficial for many businesses, it is not without its problems. Organisations have had to adapt to deal with unfavourable
Your Business Expo 2023
We had a great time meeting many local businesses at The Your Business Expo 2023. It was a fantastic opportunity for us to exhibit at
University of Northampton
We have had a great day meeting students at the University of Northampton‘s Law & Criminology Careers Fair today. It’s been wonderful meeting so many
“Fill the box” for Northampton Hope Centre
Northampton Hope Centre are on the look out for businesses across Northamptonshire who would be happy to have one of their ‘donation stations’ to collect
Update Your Will Week 23rd -29th January 2023
We’re proud to host Update Your Will Week Update your Will Week 2023 will run from 23rd – 29th January to encourage more people to
Providing for your business after your death is an important legal planning step
A will is an important part of everybody’s legal planning no matter your circumstances, but for anyone who is in business a well written will
Your Business Expo
We are looking forward to exhibiting at the Your Business Expo at Hanger One, Sywell, Northampton along with 100 other local businesses on 8th
Jordan Harrison – Licensed Conveyancer
We are delighted that Jordan Harrison is now a Licensed Conveyancer. Licensed Conveyancers are specialists in property law and are required to observe strict standards of professional
Platinum Partner of the SME Awards 2023
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are businesses whose personnel numbers are 250 employees or less. SMEs are also said to be responsible for driving innovation
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Our offices close for Christmas today and reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. May we take this opportunity to wish you all a
Is my prenuptial agreement legally binding?
Is my prenuptial agreement binding? If you are facing difficulties in your marriage and you have a prenuptial agreement, you may be curious to know
Christmas Jumper Day 2022
Thank you to everyone that took part in our Christmas Jumper Day 2022. It is always a lot of fun and a great way to
The Lewis Foundation Christmas Appeal
The Lewis Foundation is a fantastic local charity that sources, packages and hand delivers free gifts to adult cancer patients in hospital. To find out
Will Aid 2022 Update
It is the last day of Will Aid 2022 and we have already received confirmation that our total contribution has now reached over £100,000.00! This
Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme
The Law Society Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) accreditation is a best practice quality mark for wills and estate administration advice. We are delighted
Your Business Expo 2023
Your Business Expo brings businesses – both large and small – start-ups and local organisations together to encourage networking, collaboration, support, conversations and partnerships. We
As an executor, you must follow correct and up-to-date inheritance tax reporting procedures
Acting as an executor means that you are responsible for reporting the value of the estate and declaring any inheritance tax due, so it is
Use of social media in family breakdowns
It is forecast that, by the end of this year, 90 per cent of the UK adult population will use a social media account at
Will Aid Appointments now Available
You are now welcome to contact us to arrange a Will Aid appointment. This is a wonderful opportunity to get a professionally written will and raise money
Congratulations Rosie Richardson
Congratulations to Rosie Richardson who has commenced her training contract with us. Rosie’s first seat is within the Residential Property Department and we are excited
Can I put a condition on a gift in my will?
Deciding who should inherit from you in your will, how much they will get and in what shares, are big decisions to make. This can
Macmillan Coffee Morning
We are delighted to have recently taken part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you to everyone that supported the
Commercial Rent Arrears During the Pandemic
The Court of Appeal recently (27 July 2022), handed down judgment in two cases involving commercial rental arrears that had accrued in the COVID-19 pandemic,
What Our Customers are saying
Don’t just take our word for it take a look at what our customers are saying.