Lucy Warwick-Ching
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Articles by Lucy Warwick-Ching
Can I change my divorce settlement after my ex-partner’s inheritance?
My ex-partner and I divorced two years ago and entered into a financial settlement at the time.
Did I make a mistake with my late father’s will?
My father wrote his will in 2006, a year before the government allowed spouses to transfer their unused inheritance tax allowance to the...
Who should we leave our pensions to?
My wife and I are in our early seventies and in our second marriages.
Can I appoint a guardian to look after my children if I die?
I have separated from my children’s father and am updating my will to appoint guardians for them.
Can I change maintenance payments to my ex-wife?
I have paid my ex-wife spousal maintenance for more than 20 years — we were married for 15 years and the payments have risen over time to...
Should we rent or sell a property that we’ve inherited?
My grandfather recently passed away, leaving his two-bedroom house in the countryside to my sister and me.
What are the risks of using AI to draft my will?
I need to write a will and have been considering using an AI tool rather than paying a solicitor.
What will the new cohabitation proposals mean for me?
My partner and I have been living together for several years but are not married.
Is my ex being truthful about their finances?
I’m going through a divorce and am worried that my ex isn’t giving a true picture of their finances.
How do I navigate the ownership of our family business?
My father founded our family business many years ago, but he’s now struggling with dementia and can no longer manage things the way he...
Should I sign a prenup to protect family assets?
My trustees are breaking a family trust to modernise how we run a family farm.
Is my architect liable for extra costs?
My house extension is being built, but an unhappy neighbour claimed to the local council that the side extension is too high.
Can I keep our dog when we get divorced?
My spouse and I are getting divorced. We have substantial assets, but the real point of contention is our dog, Max.
Can I get back money that I lent to a family member?
I lent money to a family member to help them through a difficult time, but we did not sign a written agreement because I trusted them to...
Should I change my financial adviser?
My husband and I are divorcing after more than 30 years of marriage.
Will I be protected from unfair dismissal in six months?
I’ve had a difficult few years, having been made redundant a couple of times, with artificial intelligence cited as a reason.
Does moving to England affect our US prenup?
My husband and I are American and got married in the US, where we signed a prenup agreement.
Should I buy a leasehold flat or wait?
Should I invest in a leasehold flat? With the government trying to abolish the leasehold system, should I wait before I buy?
Use of artificial intelligence for mental health splits opinion
For more than a decade, “Dan”, a 30-year-old software engineer, recorded his thoughts in journals, personal notes and messages.
What are the legal considerations for a destination wedding?
I’ve recently become engaged and my partner and I have made a start on planning our dream wedding.
How six lives were changed by the Brexit vote
Ten years ago Britain voted to leave the EU, one of the most significant political decisions in modern British history.
How will a judge value my business?
I am unfortunately heading into a divorce and am very concerned about how a judge will go about putting a value on my share of my business.
Who owns my name after I sell my business?
I set up a company using my own name and later sold it.
How can we persuade our daughter to have a prenup?
We were delighted when our daughter’s boyfriend proposed to her recently.
What are my rights when buying a house with my unmarried partner?
I am buying a house with my partner, but we aren’t married. He paid the deposit, while I am funding substantial renovations on the house.
How can we ensure our children inherit equal amounts?
My wife and I both have children from previous marriages, as well as a child together.
Could the Roman coin I’ve bought have been stolen?
I recently bought an ancient Roman coin for £5,000 in an online auction, which was conducted live in the US.
Can I protect my pension from my ex?
I’m getting divorced and I’m in my late sixties. We have no children.
How can we prevent our children from fighting over our estate?
Our adult children don’t get on, and we worry what might happen after we die.
How will new tenant laws affect me when I come to sell?
I’d like to sell my buy-to-let flat as I need my deposit for home improvements.
I’m getting divorced. Should I settle out of court?
My partner and I are divorcing.
How can we protect my mother’s estate after she passes away?
My parents divorced some time ago, and my elderly mum lives mortgage-free in her own home.
Can I get money back from my ex-tenants?
My former tenants appear to have taken back their deposit by hacking into the letting agent’s deposit account.
How can I restructure my business to avoid a big IHT bill?
I’m an entrepreneur and for many years my succession plan was to pass the business to my children when I die and they would use Business...
What happens to a joint mortgage when one person moves out?
I’m separating from my wife but we’re both still named on the mortgage.
How can I get my money out of a third-party account?
I sent a large amount of money to an escrow account belonging to someone whom I trusted for an investment, with my money to remain in...
Should I marry my partner to protect me financially?
Will I inherit from my terminally ill partner if we are not married? We have lived together for 20 years and have a child.
Should I settle my loan charge dispute with HMRC?
I have a long-running HM Revenue & Customs inquiry in relation to a disguised remuneration tax arrangement and am faced with having to...
High tax rates overshadow bonus season in the City
Four out of ten respondents to the FT’s annual bonus survey say high personal taxation rates are tempting them to leave the UK, despite...
How can I settle a boundary row with my neighbour?
My new neighbour has contacted me and told me the fence between our properties is in the wrong place and that I should pay to move it.
Can I stop my niece removing me as executor of her mother’s will?
My niece is trying to remove me as an executor of her mother’s will.
How can I protect my children’s inheritance?
I’m divorcing in my late 60s and although I supported friends going through this when all our kids were young, it feels very different...
FT bonus survey: your last chance to enter
City professionals working in the financial sector and beyond are expecting bumper bonus payouts this year and the FT is eager to hear...
What should I do with income from a share sale?
I am due to sell some shares soon and it’s likely to yield quite a big amount.
Banks poised for bumper bonuses this spring
City workers anticipate a doubly lucrative bonus season this spring, as payouts are set to be boosted by new rules allowing senior staff Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
Banks poised for bumper bonuses this spring
City workers anticipate a doubly lucrative bonus season this spring, as payouts are set to be boosted by new rules allowing senior staff...
Will my husband’s performance pay count in our divorce settlement?
Will my husband’s carried interest (performance-based pay from his employer) be taken into account in our divorce settlement?
Do I really need life insurance?
I’m 33, single, earn over £100,000 and don’t drink or smoke — do I really need to take out a life insurance policy, or is it just a ruse?
Where did all the Saturday jobs go?
When 17-year-old A-level student Maizy Clayton started looking for part-time jobs last spring, she hoped to be manning tills or serving...
Where did all the Saturday jobs go?
When 17-year-old A-level student Maizy Clayton started looking for part-time jobs last spring, she hoped to be manning tills or serving Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
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