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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Non-Compete Clauses: What You Need To Know Non-Compete Clauses: What You Need To KnowNon-compete clauses have become a standard term in employment contracts. Non-compete clauses serve the purpose of safeguarding employers’ business interests by placing limitations on where…
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What are the pitfalls of writing a DIY will? What are the pitfalls of writing a DIY will?Why should I write a will? A will allows you to choose who will benefit from your estate, upon your death. A will allows you…
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Dealing with the D’s Dealing with the D’sAs the recent Martin Lewis Money Show highlighted, “dealing with the D’s” is becoming increasingly important, but what are the D’s that we have to…
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The return of the deposit free mortgage The return of the deposit free mortgageFor the first time since the financial crash in 2008, a deposit free mortgage has been launched to allow first-time buyers the opportunity to obtain…
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Rental evictions increase following lockdown lift Rental evictions increase following lockdown liftLandlord possession actions were halted when the country went into lockdown in March 2020, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the aim of…
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Plans to Fine Separating Parents for Not Attending Mediation Plans to Fine Separating Parents for Not Attending MediationThe Government has announced that they have started a consultation about whether family mediation for parents should effectively become compulsory. It is being suggested that…
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Grenfell and The Building Safety Act 2022 – how will this affect landlords? Grenfell and The Building Safety Act 2022 – how will this affect landlords?The Building Safety Act 2022 is a significant piece of legislation that was introduced with the aim of improving the safety of buildings in the…
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Improving Transparency of Company Ownership Improving Transparency of Company OwnershipThe UK government has proposed several changes to Companies House protocol with the aim of increasing corporate transparency and reducing fraud. Companies House is the…
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‘Solely down the male line’ ‘Solely down the male line’Widow wins High Court dispute despite her late husband’s wishes: ‘Reasonable Provision’ – Kaur v Estate of Karnail Singh & Ors [2023] EWHC 304 (Fam)….
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Digital assets and your will Digital assets and your willThe use of digital assets and online access to assets has grown significantly in recent years – most of us have access to emails, photos…
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Priscilla Presley’s ‘Suspicous Mind’ Priscilla Presley’s ‘Suspicous Mind’News that Priscilla Presley, wife of Elvis and mother of Lisa-Marie Presley, is seeking to challenge the validity of her daughter’s will serves as a…
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The end of Ground Rent for tenants? The end of Ground Rent for tenants?Ground rent is a type of rent paid by the tenant of a leasehold property to the landlord or freeholder. It is a yearly fee…