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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Understanding Dementia and the Legal Consequences Understanding Dementia and the Legal ConsequencesDementia costs the UK business economy £1.6 billion per year and 1 in 3 people over 65 will be diagnosed with the illness. During the…
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How do I cope with the Christmas period after divorce or separation? How do I cope with the Christmas period after divorce or separation?Whilst the Christmas period is a time for families, preparing for the Christmas festivities brings with it an additional layer of stress which can put…
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The Christmas Party extravaganza – Through the eyes of an employer The Christmas Party extravaganza – Through the eyes of an employerThe 12 days of Christmas – The Christmas Party extravaganza On the twelfth day of Christmas, the Christmas Party gave to me twelve articles of…
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Top tips for new landlords Top tips for new landlordsDespite the 3% increase in Stamp Duty Land Tax in April 2016 for additional residential properties, there is still unprecedented demand for properties for buy…
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Decision now Expected in Landmark Case of Melita Jackson (Ilott v Mitson) Decision now Expected in Landmark Case of Melita Jackson (Ilott v Mitson)The Supreme Court decision in the claim by Heather Ilott against the estate of her late mother Melita Jackson is due to be given by…
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The Importance of a Court Order in Family Law – What can go wrong? The Importance of a Court Order in Family Law – What can go wrong?The importance of formalising a financial settlement by way of a Court Order is an aspect often overlooked by divorcing couples as a result of…
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What does reintroducing grammar schools back into Britain’s educational landscape mean? What does reintroducing grammar schools back into Britain’s educational landscape mean?In the summer of 2016 the Prime Minister Theresa May announced her intentions to reintroduce grammar schools back into Britain’s educational landscape. At the age…
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Clapham & Collinge Family Law Update – November 2016 Clapham & Collinge Family Law Update – November 2016Good Divorce Week 2016 Resolution (the national organisation of family Solicitors) is holding its annual awareness week from Monday 28th November this year. Rather than…
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The Importance of a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney The Importance of a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of AttorneyAs lawyers, we are continually striving to educate the public on the importance of having Lasting Powers of Attorney in place. This legal document gives…
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Family law group ‘Resolution’ launch ‘Good Divorce Week’ 2016 Family law group ‘Resolution’ launch ‘Good Divorce Week’ 2016Is there such a thing as a Good Divorce? Monday the 28th November will see the family law group ‘Resolution’ launch their ‘Good Divorce Week.’…
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They’re our clients – hands off! What are restrictive covenants in employment contracts? They’re our clients – hands off! What are restrictive covenants in employment contracts?What are restrictive covenants in employment contracts? Restrictive covenants in employment contracts are invaluable clauses which protect the business interests of an employer after the…
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The growing uncertainty of Social Media in the Workplace The growing uncertainty of Social Media in the WorkplaceThe use of technology in our everyday lives has become something unavoidable given the current rate of advancement in this sphere. The changing way in…