A Guide to Wills, Trusts and Probate
Planning for the future can feel daunting, but it is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and those you…
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Aftermath of Supreme Court decision on Melita Jackson dec’d – What did it all mean? Aftermath of Supreme Court decision on Melita Jackson dec’d – What did it all mean?On 15 March 2017 the Supreme Court gave its Judgment on the appeal by three national charities against an earlier Court of Appeal decision. Mrs…
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Family disputes after death | Testamentary Capacity Family disputes after death | Testamentary CapacityTestamentary Capacity – What does this actually mean and why is it important? In order to make a valid Will, you must be of sound…
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Family disputes after death | Undue Influence – The basics of contesting a will Family disputes after death | Undue Influence – The basics of contesting a willWhen someone passes away, it can be a difficult time for you and your family. In some circumstances, this can bring families closer together, however,…
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Supreme Court allows Charities appeal in the of Melita Jackson’s Estate Supreme Court allows Charities appeal in the of Melita Jackson’s EstateFollowing over ten years of litigation the Supreme Court decision in the case of Melita Jackson’s estate and the claims made by her daughter Heather…
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Zero hours contracts – it’s not all doom and gloom Zero hours contracts – it’s not all doom and gloomZero Hours contracts have recently appeared in the news again, but not necessarily in a negative light. The amount of Zero Hour Contracts have reached…
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Vital Role of Solicitors in Legacies for Charities Vital Role of Solicitors in Legacies for CharitiesRecent research has emphasised how important the role is of a Solicitor in the decision by someone making a Will as to whether they make…
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Stealth tax introduced via the back door from May Stealth tax introduced via the back door from MayProbate fees are due to change from May 2017, despite a Government consultation to which 97.5% of respondents were against the increase. Probate fees are…
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Family Law update – Has the Family Law world gone mad? Family Law update – Has the Family Law world gone mad?Has the Family Law World Gone Mad? We seem to be living in strange times! If the events across the Atlantic and the antics of…
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Commercial Lease Rent Reviews: Tenants and assignees beware Commercial Lease Rent Reviews: Tenants and assignees bewareIt is common for commercial leases for a term in excess of 5 years to have a rent review clause incorporated. Usually, the rent review…
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Unmarried Woman Wins Landmark Pension Battle Unmarried Woman Wins Landmark Pension BattleLast week the Supreme Court ruled in favour of an unmarried woman who wanted to claim benefits from her deceased partners’ pension scheme. The Supreme…
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Maximum awareness, minimum wage Maximum awareness, minimum wageThe Government has launched a £1.7 million awareness campaign to ensure workers know what wages they are legally entitled to, with Business Minister Margot James…
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Legalities of Love Legalities of LoveThe period between Christmas Eve and Valentine’s is the most popular for engagements to take place according to an online survey conducted by stag and…