Latest Legal News
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Who inherits an estate if someone dies without a Will?
When a person dies and doesn’t leave a Will, their estate will be divided up according to a set of…
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Should I set up a Trust as part of my Estate Planning?
Should I Set Up a Trust as Part of my Estate Planning? Firstly, what is a trust? A trust is…
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One in Five Adults were abused as a child
An analysis conducted by the Office for National Statistics has revealed that a staggering one in five adults were abused…
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Covid-19 & Your Will: Witness signing during social distancing
The current Covid-19 pandemic has had us all recently thinking about our own mortality, and for some the realisation that…
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Covid-19 & Personal Injury Claims: take care during your daily 30 minutes exercise
During the current lockdown, many of us – even those that don’t normally exercise, are finding a way to take…
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Covid-19 & Domestic Abuse: we can help you quickly obtain a Court Protection Order
The BBC reported on 6th April 2020 that the National Domestic Abuse Helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls…
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Covid-19 & Divorce: Can you get divorced during the lockdown
Going through a divorce or separation is a stressful time in normal circumstances. However, we are not in normal circumstances….
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Covid-19 & Managing Your Cash Flow: a guide for businesses
The impact that Covid-19 is having on the running of businesses has become very apparent. This article shall set out…
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Covid-19 & Furloughling Company Directors
So, most directors who actually work in their own company have a special role in that they not only work…
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Covid-19 & Furlough: An update on the Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for furloughed…
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Legal Update: Reporting Capital Gains Tax on a Property Disposal
The way in which UK residents are required to report residential property disposals is changing in a dramatic fashion. Any…
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Covid-19 & Debt Recovery: A guide for Businesses
In light of the current situation we are facing due to the outbreak of Covid-19, it has never been more…
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Covid-19 & Commercial Leases: A Guide for Landlords
Who takes the COVID-19 hit under a commercial lease, the Landlord or the Tenant and is there anything that Landlords…
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Covid-19 & Commercial Leases: A guide for commercial tenants
Who takes the COVID-19 hit under a commercial lease, the Landlord or the Tenant and is there anything that Landlords…
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Covid-19 & Self-Employed: Guidance on the support scheme
The Chancellor has now confirmed that the Government will be supporting the Self-Employed, but how will this work and what…
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Covid-19 & Moving home: Guidance on conveyancing transactions already in progress
Given the situation in the UK with regard to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), we urge parties involved in home…
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Covid-19 & Eviction: A Guide for tenants, landlords & home owners
The Government has introduced a number of measures to protect renters and home owners during the Coronavirus pandemic to ensure…
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Covid-19 & Family Courts: remote hearings
There’s been a flurry of new guidance in response to the pandemic and many of our clients are asking what…
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Covid-19 Lockdown: Domestic abuse is likely to increase – but help is available!
The outbreak of Covid-19 has primarily affected the economy, our National Health Service and caused societal instability. The Prime Minister’s…
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Covid-19 & Business Owners: Guidance on the Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for those…
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Covid-19 & compliance with Family Court Child Arrangement Orders
How to talk to your child about Covid19: “Provide facts about what has happened, explain what is going on now…
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Medical negligence: We are all human, mistakes happen, but they’re not your fault
Since that momentous moment in July 1948 when the National Health Service (NHS) began, it has been there for millions…
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What expenses can you include in a personal injury or medical negligence claim?
Keeping track of your costs and lost time is important, it is also important to assess the impact your injury…
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Lasting Powers of Attorney: How to Plan Ahead?
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) enables people to protect their interests when they no longer have the capacity to…