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 […]
The Law Commission has proposed a dramatic relaxation to the laws surrounding Wills, to bring them into line with modern life. “Outdated” laws The current laws on the preparation of […]
In the first of a string of high profile cases involving the gig economy, the Court of Appeal in the case of Pimlico Plumbers -v- Smith, ruled that a plumber, […]
Losing someone close is difficult, there are a myriad of emotions you may go through and practical issues to sort out. This already difficult time may be compounded if you […]
(…for now) In a previous blog we commented on the government’s controversial plans to dramatically increase Court fees for obtaining a Grant of Probate. These fees were set to rise, on […]
Whilst “off the shelf” or “DIY Wills” may seem attractive as a cheaper option than a professionally prepared option, the risks involved in completing a DIY Will can far outweigh […]
The Supreme Court today overturned the Court of Appeal’s controversial decision on the case of Illott v Mitson in an attempt to restore some clarity to the issue of adult […]
What happens if someone dies without leaving a Will? When a person dies without leaving a valid Will, their estate falls to be distributed in accordance with the Intestacy Rules.
In the recent case of Juffali v. Juffali, the Court considered whether the standard of living enjoyed by the Wife during the marriage, should be reflected in the assessment of […]
