We all know that we should write a will and most people will have already planned how their affairs should be dealt with following their death. Fewer people however will have considered implementing a Lasting Power of Attorney. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A [...]
We have previously written regarding plans for a substantial Probate fees increase in 2020. The plans were roundly condemned by the Law Society and charities and described as a “Grief Tax” by the Daily Mail. We are delighted to announce that the planned increase has this [...]
Filing for divorce is, for most, a daunting task. Whether children are involved or not, it is an emotional time for you and your partner and so other factors including court proceedings, financial agreements and property agreements can make the process all the more difficult to [...]
When filing for divorce, emotions often run high, especially if children are involved. Add to this the stresses of court proceedings and reaching agreements in terms of finance and property and it soon becomes a daunting task. If you’ve made the decision to initiate divorce proceedings, [...]
Applying for divorce is most often a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved in the relationship. The practicalities and arrangements that need to be made through divorce proceedings can make it all the more daunting - factors such as finances, possessions and family only add [...]
Many of us wrongly believe that when we die our assets automatically go to our partner. The fact is, if one cohabiting partner dies and hasn’t left a detailed Will, the surviving partner won’t necessarily inherit the estate, including any part of a shared home. With [...]
Is it reasonable to dismiss an employee who is caught stealing, even if they claim it is due to a disability? In the recent case of Wood v Durham County Council, Mr Wood was caught shoplifting from Boots the Chemist and as a result was dismissed [...]
One of the common characteristics of a self-employed person is that they have a right to substitute someone else to work for an employer on their behalf. Indeed this is one of the key characteristics that both Employment Tribunals and HMRC use when making decisions on [...]
After all the activity surrounding GDPR in the first half of 2018 things have largely calmed down in the press and with most businesses we talk to. Some employers have ignored it and hoped it will go away (it won’t!) but most have at least put [...]
Surveys show that less than 50% of the UK adult population have made a Will Will Survey. If you are in that wise minority then congratulations – you have already taken important steps to reduce the strain on your family at a difficult time and to [...]
