Debt levels continue to soar for businesses within the UK, as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, with accountants previously estimating that there would be a rise of an astonishing...
It was recently reported that Trudi Juggernauth-Sharma, one of Lord Bath’s ‘Wifelets’, claims she is being ousted out of Longleat Estate her home since 1998, after discovering she has been...
The breakdown of a relationship is a difficult process at the best of times, not least when you both own the house that you shared together and are unsure of...
In a world of second marriages and blended families it is becoming increasingly common to see children, step-children or other family members being “cut out” of Wills. Often the reasons...
A decision of the England and Wales High Court (EWHC) this month, highlighted a case where Wills were overturned because of grief which left a family shattered. This concerned a...
The Importance of Considering Settlement in 1975 Act Disputes When someone makes a claim in civil litigation, all parties are urged to consider mediation or other forms of alternative...
We have been asked to discuss the potential for employers to request that employees take a Covid-19 vaccination. Existing employees Without any contractual term already being in place for existing...
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruption on a national scale. We have however seen an increasing number of commercial landlords and tenants working together in order to try and accommodate...
If you lived with your ex-partner but you were not a legal owner of the property, you will not be entitled to any of the equity within it. However, if...
There is an increasing trend for couples to decide to not get married but rather live together, as if they were married. Sometimes this cohabitation is as a run up...
With the recent announcement of a further national lockdown the Government has confirmed that Courts in England will remain open. Commentary from the Law Society Gazette on the Courts’ opening...
A pair of studies have revealed that UK grandparents are reconsidering their plans following the Coronavirus pandemic, which may mean that many families are set to inherit more than they...
If you want to stop the administration of a family member’s Estate after they die, you can do so by lodging a Caveat with the Probate Registry. There are many...
It has never been a more relevant time to prepare your Lasting Powers of Attorney. Covid-19 has created uncertainty around many people’s health and finances and has focused attention on...
The Chancellor has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme) will remain available until 31 March 2021. For claim periods running to January 2021, employees will receive 80%...
For many business owners 2020 has been a challenging year. However, there are a large number of businesses that have been able to adapt and tailor their services to enable...
It is becoming more and more common for unmarried couples in England and Wales to live together. Where property is owned by one or both parties, it can give rise...
There is a general perception that Wills are for the elderly and those in ill-health but life is uncertain. Everyone needs a Will, to ensure your hard earnt assets are...
– Stay on possession proceedings extended to 20 September 2020 – Notice for possession extended from 3 months to 6 months In March 2020, the Government imposed legislation to protect...
In June 2020, approximately 9.1 million employees from 1.1 million different employers were furloughed in the UK as part of the government’s job retention scheme. With this scheme now winding...
Inheritance Tax (‘IHT’) is a 40% tax levy charged after someone dies, should their estate exceed certain levels. It is normally payable by the estate prior to distribution and therefore...
The Government have announced a significant shake-up to the 183-year-old rules about signing Wills in England and Wales. Genuine issues for solicitors and those making Wills have come to the...
It is estimated that two-thirds of adults in the UK do not have a Will, meaning that the strict laws of intestacy will determine how the Estate is to be...
As the cost of Government support for those affected by the coronavirus continues to increase, talk inevitably turns to how it will be funded. Tax rises are an option but...
There is a general perception that Wills are for the elderly and those in ill-health but life is uncertain. Everyone needs a Will, to ensure your hard earnt assets are...
As of 10 May 2020, 7.5 million people were taking furlough leave as part of the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme brought in to protect jobs during the coronavirus crisis....
The UK Government have proposed to introduce legislation to help companies alleviate the difficulties they are facing in meeting statutory obligations to hold shareholder meetings during this Covid-19 pandemic. On...
Most people will now be familiar with the temporary stay that has been imposed on possession proceedings as a result of Practice Direction 51Z (“PD 51Z”) and whilst it remains...
For those that have recently agreed a financial court order there may be questions you have if there has been a sudden change in your circumstances about whether that financial...
Many businesses are being affected significantly by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the restrictions that have been put in place to control its spread. With uncertainty and financial hardship sweeping across...