Brighton

Our Estate Planning Lawyers will help protect your assets and wealth over the long-term, so that your family and future generations benefit now and in the future. We provide sophisticated, technical advice on tax efficient ways to safeguard property and other assets into the future. We have a dedicated team of trust administrators to take away the hassle and worry that is sometimes associated with the management of trusts and discharging all the legal duties of a trustee.

Find out more about our Estate Planning services.

Dealing with the affairs of a deceased loved one is often difficult to handle personally. We can step in to offer advice on the probate process as and when you need it. We will also ensure executors or administrators of the estate (when there is no Will) meet all relevant deadlines, including the requirement to pay any inheritance tax that’s due within six months of death.

Find out our about our Probate and Estate Administration services.

Disputes about Wills, trusts and inheritance are on the increase. Blended families and other complex family relationships mean more and more people are prepared to challenge a will, or contest the amount they have inherited under the intestacy rules, if there is no will. There are various ways challenges can be made. We advise on the strength of any case you may have and defend cases on behalf of estates when a case has been brought. These matters are often highly sensitive. Our lawyers in Brighton always endeavour to handle them in the most appropriate way, seeking negotiated agreements where possible to avoid the stress, publicity and expense of court proceedings.

Find out more about our Contentious Probate services.

Buying and selling residential property in Brighton, or across the country, is often one of the most significant transactions with which you’ll ever be involved. Our Conveyancing Solicitors have the expertise to remove unnecessary stress and ensure your deal completes as efficiently and as seamlessly as possible. Our clients also benefit from our in-house expertise in Planning Law and in dealing with complications that can arise when buying and selling older or more unusual property, including listed buildings.

Find out more about our Residential Conveyancing services.

Our Immigration Lawyers are well known for their ability to navigate the UK’s complex and evolving immigration system effectively. We offer a highly responsive and personal approach, always prioritising the unique needs of the individuals and families we represent.

Find out more about our Personal Immigration services.

We advise managers and senior executives in Brighton and the surrounding areas on their rights under Employment Law. This might be at the point of signing a new employment contract, when issues arise during employment, or at the end of the employment relationship when issues such as restrictive covenants and redundancy packages come into play. Executives and others seeking our Employment Law advice benefit from the fact that DMH Stallard has a significant base of corporate clients, so we know how employers approach even the most sensitive HR and employment law matters.

Find out more about our Employment Law services for Senior Executives.

Our Dispute Resolution Solicitors in Brighton offer individuals strategic advice on a range of personal legal disputes, from contract disputes, cross border disputes and planning issues, to advice on defamation and reputation management. We also offer specialist advice to clients who have suffered personal injury through no fault of their own, including cases of clinical negligence.

Find out more about our Personal Litigation services for families and individuals.

When your marriage or civil partnership breaks down you need clear, honest advice about the best way forward. Our divorce experts in Brighton provide you with the focused and sensitive advice you need to move forward in the most sensible way for you and your family.

Find out more about our Divorce Law services.

No one likes to think about what happens if you split up, but it can be useful to plan for this in advance, particularly if you have a business, inheritance or trust fund.  Provided your agreement meets certain conditions it is likely that you or your spouse will be able to enforce it through the courts in future. It’s important therefore to get specialist advice on the legal significance of any agreement and to ensure you safeguard your position.

Find out more about our Pre and Post Nuptial Agreement services.

A financial settlement is a legally binding decision on how you and your partner will divide your assets and wealth when your marriage or civil partnership ends. It can be difficult to accurately value your assets, such as pensions, and agree a financial settlement that takes account of everything in a fair manner.  Our expert Family Lawyers in Brighton will help you agree how your assets will be divided, so that you can begin the next chapter in your life.

Find out how we can help you settle Financial Disputes.

Splitting up can be difficult and disruptive, but it is important to agree arrangements for your children. Where should the children live? Who will be responsible for financial support? How much time will the non-resident parent have to spend with the children? These are all issues with which our expert team of Family Lawyers is familiar. In a practical way we will help you agree these arrangements and, where necessary, issue appropriate child arrangements proceedings in the family court.

Find out how we can help you with Child Arrangements.

We work with clients to plan for and and for the future, from creating your Will to estate administration, supporting you through family matters and personal disputes.

Find out more about our Legal Services for You and Your Family.