People plan for the future in all sorts of ways, from investing in property, to setting up trusts. In planning for the future, one of the key steps that we think that every adult, of any age, should take is to put in place a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
An LPA is a formal, legal documen...
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The regularity with which tragic stories of deaths on UK roads are reported ought to be enough to eradicate dangerous driving.
But however often, and however loudly, the messages about the potential impact of speeding, or of being distracted or under the influence of drugs or alcohol (for example)...
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There is an expectation these days that the internet offers the answers to pretty much everything. And, just as it feeds us the information we’re looking for, it provides the tools that make many things in life possible or easier to carry out.
So there is nothing unexpected about the idea of...
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When it comes to choosing a solicitor to advise you on a legal process or problem, we strongly believe you should look around, ask around, and go with the team or individual in which you have complete confidence. It’s your choice.
However, when it comes to buying a property, it mightn’t...
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Whether you are setting up a new company or choosing to incorporate after years of sole trading, there is no escaping the formality that goes with acquiring limited company status.
The idea of creating this legal entity, with all the responsibilities that go with that, can be daunting. But do...
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A Will is personal. Its terms are for you to decide, draw up and formalise, usually in consultation with a lawyer. And that freedom to choose how your possessions will be distributed after your death is something that we, as wills specialists, work hard to protect.
The reality, though, for many cou...
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It’s impossible to eliminate risk from life. But it’s reasonable for most people to expect the risk of being injured at work to be small.
That is because employers have strict duties to protect the health and safety of workers. When something goes wrong, there is usually a period of abs...
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Buying a shareholding in a company makes you a part-owner. It entitles you to share in the business’ fortunes and, at the same time, imposes only a limited liability in respect of its losses.
There are other lesser-known entitlements that all shareholders should be aware of. They relate to th...
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Once a relationship has broken down, the ideal solution is for the couple to quickly move on – separately.
But separation can be a long process. That is especially so for married couples and those in a civil partnership. Ties cannot immediately be cut because, in plain terms, there’s a...
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Ill-health happens to us all. Whether it’s a debilitating cold, a recurring ailment, or a long-term mental or physical condition that keeps us off work, employers must cater for this. They must have systems in place that enable employees to feel that they can take time off when they’re u...
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