Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
At Backhouse Solicitors our commercial law experts often see businesses with no formal shareholder or partnership agreements in place. Unfortunately, this lack of documentation only really becomes an issue at a crunch time for the business when problems are starting to occur, and it is at this [...]
At Backhouse Solicitors we understand that seeking legal advice for any matter can be a daunting experience. Whether it is Family Law advice you need, you’re moving home and not sure which Conveyancers to use or perhaps you are a business owner who would like [...]
As well as a Will, it is important to have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place when preparing for the future. This allows you to nominate a relative or close friend as an Attorney who will be able to make decisions on your [...]
At Backhouse Solicitors we understand how upsetting and confusing the probate process can be after the death of a loved one. “Where do I start?”, is usually the first question people ask themselves! Our Probate experts would like to help and have provided guidance and [...]
When preparing for the future, it’s important to have a Will in place. For many of us it appears at the bottom of a To-Do list and is something that you ‘must get round to’. Our Private Client team at Backhouse prepare Wills for clients [...]
Going through a divorce will almost certainly be a difficult and stressful experience for both parties. Dividing up finances and possessions and making arrangements for two new families can be a major task, but knowing the right things to ask and getting good advice can [...]
Restrictive Covenants are a legal tool used by employers to protect their business interests from damage by former employees. There have been public concerns raised that these are being used in an unfair way by employers, and as a result restrictive covenants have recently undergone [...]
When a person dies, their assets are distributed to their beneficiaries after paying off any liabilities. This is called Estate Administration, and the first stage is normally to obtain Grant of Probate from the Probate Registry and to calculate and pay any Inheritance Tax that [...]
Creating a workplace environment that is free from sexual harassment is not only a legal obligation but also morally imperative. In the UK, the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace is taken very seriously, and organisations should take proactive steps both to try to [...]
In 2019, famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his involvement with brands such as Fendi and Chanel, passed away leaving a large sum of money, speculated to be around $1.5 million, to his beloved cat! This opened a discussion on how pet owners [...]
