Increase in Probate Fees
May 21, 2014With effect from 22 April 2014, the Probate Application fee increased from £45 to £155 for Solicitor Applications and from £145 to £215 for Personal Applications. The Oath Fees at […]
With effect from 22 April 2014, the Probate Application fee increased from £45 to £155 for Solicitor Applications and from £145 to £215 for Personal Applications. The Oath Fees at […]
From 6 April 2014, “a week’s pay” for the purposes of calculating statutory redundancy payments and the basic award of compensation for unfair dismissals increased from £450 to £464. The […]
Flexible Working The government has provided a date of 30 June 2014 for the implementation of the new rules on the right to request Flexible Working – for more information […]
Employment Tribunals From 6 April 2014 prospective claimants in the employment tribunal are required to contact ACAS prior to issuing most proceedings. ACAS will then refer the matter to a […]
Landlord and Tenant Law The Court in the case of Horne & Meredith Properties Limited v Cox has ruled that persistent litigation brought by a Tenant against their Landlord can […]
Employment Law Where employers consistently offer enhanced redundancy payments, this can give right to a contractual right for all employees being made redundant to receive similar enhanced payments. The case […]
Employment Law It is well known that having a criminal conviction can be a huge barrier to attaining employment, although recent changes in the law seek to ease this burden […]
Civil Litigation When considering whether an individual has sufficient mental capacity to conduct legal proceedings, or instruct lawyers to conduct those proceedings on their behalf, the test is whether the […]
Is Your Flat Losing Value? I own a flat do I need to extend my lease? If your lease is approaching having an unexpired term of 80 years of less […]
Common Conveyancing Questions Answered How do I know who is best to act for me? There is no doubt that personal recommendation by a family member or friend is a […]
Common questions on how to make a Will. Why should I make a Will? The best reason is the peace of mind of knowing that your wishes are going to […]
I am considering changing my Will to leave more to my son in recognition of the significant support he has given to me since my husband died, but I am […]
