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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We all have ideas of what our retirement will mean. But the reality is sometimes different. Many will enjoy blissful relaxation. But others will face a financial struggle, and thoughts then turn to ways of boosting the bank balance.
Equity release is one such possibility. It’s a way of using...
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It is often not until a loved one dies that the full extent of their assets and liabilities becomes known. Not all couples have full and frank discussions about money and possessions, nor do they always understand exactly what they stand to inherit – good and bad – from their partner.&nb...
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You’ve come up with a brand. You’ve honed your product or service. Your business may look like it’s ready to go. But there are important formalities to get right first. And one of the most significant decisions that you will need to make at this early stage is about the legal statu...
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When you take out a lease on a property, you are buying the right to use it for a certain period of time. This is often seen as a drawback of this form of home ownership, and it can certainly present challenges. But the limited shelf life of a typical lease need not be a reason to abandon a proposed...
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