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Why a “Free Will” Could Cost Your Family More in the Long Run
Preparing a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. In recent years, free Will services — often offered through charities or online providers — have become increasingly...
Tax and Reporting Changes Affecting Landlords: A Legal Overview
The regulatory framework affecting landlords in the United Kingdom continues to evolve. Alongside their existing legal obligations as property owners and landlords, individuals letting residential property face a number of developing compliance requirements relating...
When a Will Is Unclear: How the Courts Interpret Intention and What It Means for Your Estate
A recent High Court decision, widely reported in the media, has highlighted an issue that can arise in estate administration: uncertainty in the wording of a will. In that case, an estate of significant value could not be distributed for a number of years because the...
A Better Approach to Family Law: Reducing Conflict and Supporting Families Through Separation
Separation is rarely easy. Whether it comes after years of difficulty or as an unexpected change in circumstances, it often brings with it emotional strain, uncertainty, and a number of important decisions—particularly where children are involved. Family law exists to...
Inheritance Tax on Pensions: What the Proposed 2027 Changes Mean for Probate, Executors and Families
The UK Government has announced proposed reforms to the way unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits are treated for inheritance tax (IHT). If implemented as planned, the changes are expected to apply to deaths occurring on or after 6 April 2027. For...
Retailer Refused a Refund? Consumer Wins Court Claim Over Luxury Return
A recent County Court decision has highlighted the importance of understanding consumer rights when retailers refuse refunds for returned goods. In the case, a consumer purchased a high-value luxury bracelet online from a well-known department store. After receiving...
Does Bad Behaviour Affect a Divorce Financial Settlement in the UK?
Key Takeaways Behaviour during a marriage will usually not affect a divorce financial settlement. Courts will only consider conduct where it would be “inequitable to disregard it.” This is a high legal threshold, meaning only serious misconduct is relevant. Conduct...
Settlement Agreements: When Employees Must Pay Their Solicitor Directly
Settlement agreements are commonly used in employment law to resolve disputes and bring employment relationships to an agreed conclusion. These agreements allow employers and employees to settle potential legal claims and avoid the time, cost and uncertainty of...
Changing Working Hours and Working Patterns: What UK Employment Law Says
Recent reports of planned industrial action by London Underground drivers have drawn attention to an issue that is increasingly arising in workplaces across the UK: changes to working patterns and working hours. The dispute reportedly relates to proposals to introduce...