Jargon busting – Wills
You have decided to make your will. You’ve met with your solicitor, discussed your needs and received advice. You then receive your will to review, but find it contains words you may not fully understand.
29.7.2024Read more...
Standard Terms and Conditions for Small Businesses: What Should be Included?
The business landscape, especially for small businesses, can often seem like a minefield. The key to navigating this successfully lies in establishing comprehensive standard terms and conditions (T&Cs).
23.7.2024Read more...
Open your mind and secure the future
There are few certainties in life, but as American statesman Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, two things we can be sure about are “death and taxes”. Yet planning for our ultimate demise, or our decline along the way, is something that we frequently ignore and put off for another day.
17.6.2024Read more...
Commercial Landlords: Understanding Your Responsibilities
As a commercial landlord, it can often feel like you're navigating a maze of obligations and responsibilities. From ensuring the safety of the premises to managing the terms of your lease agreements, it's a line of work that requires careful attention to detail.
14.5.2024Read more...
The Court's Approach to Mediation
On 29th April 2024 the Family Procedure Rules were updated so as to bolster the requirement for mediation in family law disputes.
30.4.2024Read more...
Delays and knowledge gap hit hard for splitting couples
Divorce rates are on the decline according to the latest official statistics, with just over 80,000 completed in 2022, down by almost 30% from 113,505 in 2021, but delays in the family courts mean couples are waiting longer than ever to finalise the parting of their ways.
16.4.2024Read more...
Keeping legacies in the family and out of court
Inheritance challenges and disputed wills are soaring, but it’s not just the high profile, mega wealthy that are fuelling the action.
12.3.2024Read more...
Financial Court Orders
It has been widely reported that after many years of campaigning that the law in respect of the procedural part of divorce changed in April 2022.
22.1.2024Read more...
Why Everyone Needs a Will
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is crucial for ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death and providing peace of mind to your loved ones.
19.1.2024Read more...
Common Myths about Inheritance Tax Planning: Busting the Misconceptions
Inheritance tax planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, yet it is often shrouded in misconceptions and myths. As the New Year begins, it's an opportune time to debunk these common misunderstandings and shed light on the realities of effective inheritance tax planning.
2.1.2024Read more...