Property auctions are no longer solely the domain of investors and developers. Homeowners are discovering the advantages of buying a home through an auction. For those who seek experienced professional […]
Ever wonder how the British aristocracy retain their vast wealth? It’s thanks to leaseholds, a form of property ownership that dates back to the middle ages, allowing medieval tenants to […]
The fact we are all living longer, healthier lives than ever before is something to celebrate. However, the longer we live, the greater the chance of succumbing to old-age diseases […]
In what could prove to be a case with significant implications for the law relating to Wills, an Australian Court has ruled that an unsent, draft text message found on […]
The Law Commission, a senior advisory body, has proposed a dramatic relaxation to the laws surrounding Wills, to bring them into line with modern life. The current laws on the […]
Under English law a person is entitled to make a Will and dispose of their estate as they wish. This freedom is however fettered by the Inheritance (Provision for Family […]
Elderly welfare groups and solicitors have expressed concern at the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) suggestion that Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs) should be granted online. The body states that the […]
When parents separate, the non-resident parent (i.e. the parent without the main day-to-day care of a child) has a legal duty to pay child maintenance to the resident parent to […]
The Supreme Court has ruled that the fees charged for bringing a claim in the Employment Tribunal are unlawful. The Government has confirmed that it will stop charging fees in […]
An employment contract is the document which sets out the rights and obligations of each party. Here are just some of the reasons why employers should give their employees a […]
There are numerous reasons why someone may be left out of a Will/disinherited. Sadly, there are occasions when you may be disinherited because someone has lied to the person making […]
Inheritance Tax is a worry for many people – why would you want to work all of your life just for your hard earned assets to be taxed by the […]
