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Can You Change or Remove an Attorney Under a Lasting Power of Attorney
Jasvir Patel | Nov 3, 2026
The short answer When someone dies, their debts do not usually become the personal responsibility of their family. The people administering the estate must identify the debts and deal with them from the estate before distributing what remains. The position can be...
How Settlement Agreement Payments Are Taxed The £30,000 Exemption
Angalee Pandya | Nov 2, 2026
The short answer A settlement agreement may include several different payments, and they are not all taxed in the same way. The £30,000 exemption is often misunderstood: it does not make every payment connected with leaving a job tax-free. The tax treatment depends on...
Can You Change or Remove an Attorney Under a Lasting Power of Attorney
Jasvir Patel | Oct 30, 2026
The short answer If your circumstances or relationships have changed, you may be wondering whether you can change the person appointed under your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). The answer depends on whether the LPA has been registered, whether you still have mental...
Can You Sell a House Before Probate Is Granted A Guide for Executors
Jasvir Patel | Oct 29, 2026
The short answer When someone dies owning a home, their family may want to put it on the market quickly. In many cases, an executor can begin preparing for a sale before the grant of probate is issued. The grant is usually needed before the legal transfer can be...
How Often Should You Update Your Will A Guide to Important Life Changes
Jasvir Patel | Oct 28, 2026
The short answer A Will should reflect your current family, finances and wishes. A useful starting point is to review it every five years, and sooner after a major change in your life. A review does not always mean you need a new Will, but it gives you the chance to...
Can an Employer Discipline an Employee for Social Media Posts
Angalee Pandya | Oct 15, 2026
The short answer An employer may be able to take disciplinary action over an employee’s social media activity, including activity outside working hours, where the facts give it a genuine connection to work. There is no automatic rule that an online post justifies...
Bereavement Leave Changes from April 2027: What Employers Need to Know
Angalee Pandya | Oct 9, 2026
The short answer The Employment Rights Act 2025 provides a framework for wider statutory bereavement leave. The Government intends to introduce the entitlement in April 2027, subject to implementing regulations. Eligible employees in Great Britain are expected to have...
Can I Refuse a Settlement Agreement? What Happens Next?
Angalee Pandya | Sep 29, 2026
The short answer Yes. You can refuse a settlement agreement. You do not have to accept an offer just because your employer has made one or set a deadline. You can ask for time to get independent advice, raise questions or make a counter-offer. If you do not agree,...
My Employer Wants Me to Sign a Settlement Agreement Quickly. What Should I Do?
Angalee Pandya | Sep 28, 2026
The short answer You do not have to sign a settlement agreement just because your employer has set a deadline. A settlement agreement is voluntary, and you can ask for more time, seek independent advice and negotiate the terms. Acas says a reasonable period should be...