Expert Legal Insights from Our Solicitors
Letter Before Action: What Is It and When Should You Send One Before Court Proceedings?
What Is a Letter Before Action? A Practical Guide to Resolving Disputes Before Court Proceedings If somebody owes you money, has breached a contract, or is refusing to resolve a dispute, your first instinct may be to start court proceedings immediately. However, in...
Can Children Be Disinherited After a Parent Remarries? A Guide for Blended Families
Many parents assume that their children will automatically inherit their assets after they die. However, where a parent remarries later in life, inheritance can become far more complicated than many people realise. Blended families are increasingly common throughout...
Workplace Burnout and Stress at Work: What Are an Employer’s Legal Responsibilities?
Key Takeaways Employers have legal duties to protect employee health, safety and wellbeing. Workplace stress can contribute to sickness absence, reduced productivity and workplace disputes. Some mental health conditions may be protected under the Equality Act 2010....
Steps to Take Before Signing a Commercial Property Lease
Our commercial property team advises landlords, tenants, developers and investors across England and Wales on commercial leases, acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals and landlord and tenant matters. We regularly help businesses identify risks, negotiate favourable...
Managing Menopause at Work: Legal Risks and Practical Steps
Introduction Awareness of menopause in the workplace has increased significantly, yet many UK employers remain uncertain about their legal obligations. Recent data suggests that a substantial number of women experiencing menopause or perimenopause consider reducing...
Online Will vs Solicitor Will: Which Is Right for You?
Making a will is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family and your assets. But with online will services making it easier than ever to create a document in minutes, many people are left wondering whether they still need a solicitor at all....
Lasting Power of Attorney: A Complete UK Guide
Nobody likes to think about a time when they might not be able to manage their own affairs. Yet planning for that possibility - before it ever becomes a crisis - is one of the most protective things a person can do for themselves and their family. A Lasting Power of...
How to Make a Will Online in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide
Most people mean to write a will - but life gets in the way; it feels complicated, and years go by. The problem is that dying without one, which the law calls dying intestate, means the government decides who inherits your estate. That outcome may have nothing to do...
Pensions and Inheritance Tax from April 2027: a plain-English guide for blended and unmarried families
By Jasvir Patel, Wills and Probate Consultant Solicitor, The Legal Practice Solicitors Jasvir leads our wills and probate work and advises families on estate planning, wills, trusts and probate. She can be reached on 0208 903 7017 or at jpatel@thelegalpractice.co.uk....