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RJM Knowledge Base
Welcome to the RJM Solicitors blog where we provide you with free guidance and education on a variety of legal topics to help you navigate complex issues with ease. Stay tuned for regular updates and resources to help you understand your rights and responsibilities.


Can My Husband or Wife Go After My Inheritance in a Divorce?
Can my husband or wife claim my inheritance in a divorce? Learn how inheritance is treated by courts in Wales and England during financial settlements.
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What Happens to Digital Assets in a Will?
Digital assets such as cryptocurrency, online accounts and digital photographs should be included in your Will to ensure they can be properly managed after death.
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What Happens If You Lose Capacity Without a Lasting Power of Attorney?
If you lose mental capacity without a lasting power of attorney, decisions about your finances and care may be made by the court. Learn what happens and why planning ahead matters.
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What Does It Mean to Appoint a Guardian for Your Children in Your Will?
Learn what it means to appoint a guardian for your children in your will. Ensure your children's future by choosing a guardian you trust today.
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Why People of All Ages Should Have a Will
Discover why having a will is essential for everyone, regardless of age. Learn how a will can protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes.
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What Are the 5 Key Things to Know About Lasting Power of Attorney?
You may have heard about lasting power of attorney recently. Here are five key points to understand how it protects your health and finances.
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Only 35 percent of UK adults have made a will – WHY?
Only 35 percent of UK adults have made a will. Learn why so many people delay and why making a will is essential for protecting your family.
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Ryan Owen of RJM Solicitors Appointed Chairman of The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil BID
Ryan Owen of RJM Solicitors has been appointed Chairman of The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil BID, strengthening support for local businesses and the town centre.
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Who Cannot Be an Executor of a Will in the UK?
Learn the qualifications and exclusions for executors, ensuring proper estate management.
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What is Form D81 – Divorce
This form provides information about both parties’ financial circumstances to support an application for a consent order. When is a D81 form required? Getting a divorce does not end the financial obligations of couples. So, unless you obtain a consent order to finalise the finances, there would be nothing stopping the other party from bringing a financial claim at any point in the future (unless they remarry). When the court is asked to approve a consent order, they will need
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Understanding Intestacy and the Importance of Making a Will in South Wales
What happens if you die without a will in Wales? Learn how the rules of intestacy work, who inherits, and why making a will is essential.
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How Often Should You Update Your Will?
Learn how often you should update your will in the UK
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Do I Need a Will If I Own Property Jointly?
Discover why owning property jointly doesn't eliminate the need for a will. Learn how a will secures your assets and fulfills your wishes.
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Why Does a Deceased Estate Go to Probate?
Discover why a deceased estate must go through probate.
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Why Have So Few UK Adults Made a Will?
Only a small proportion of UK adults have made a will. Learn why so many people delay and why making a will is more important than ever.
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How to Choose a Good Conveyancer
Discover how to choose the right Conveyancer for your property needs.
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Your Guide to Legal Services in South Wales | RJM Solicitors
Explore comprehensive legal service options with RJM Solicitors. Our expert legal service advice supports you through life's challenges in South Wales.
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What Are Referral Fees in the Legal Industry and Why You Should Be Wary of Them
At RJM Solicitors, we believe your legal representation should be chosen for quality and not cash incentives. We operate a strict zero referral fee policy. None of our partners pay RJM Solicitors for referrals and we do not receive referral fees from any partners. Every recommendation is made solely on merit, experience and professional reputation.
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I’m Not My Parents’ Biological Child, am I Still Entitled to Inherit?
If you are not biologically related to your parents, then the question of whether you are entitled to inherit from them depends on a number of factors. These include whether you were formally adopted by your parents and whether they left Wills. Is There a Will? If your mother or father made a Will before they died, then this will state exactly who should inherit what from them. If you have been named as a Beneficiary in the Will, then this will stand regardless of your biolog
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Does the Renters’ Rights Bill Affect Welsh Landlords?
Find out how the Renters’ Rights Bill impacts landlords in Wales, including when it will come into force and what changes to expect.
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