‘Something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone.’
That’s one dictionary definition of ‘accident’. From the everyday to the catastrophic, an accident can happen anywhere and at any time. But not every acci...
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“Why do I need to know about inheritance tax?”
The idea that inheritance tax only applies to the very rich may have been true in the past, but it’s no longer the case. Many more people now find themselves caught. And while this may mean a healthy boost for the government’s c...
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Buying or selling a home (often simultaneously) is a challenging time in most people’s lives. Alongside the usual excitement of moving up the property ladder, or finding the house that better suits your needs, there are pressures that come from the legal process of transferring ownership.
Tha...
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How lovely to hear from a very satisfied client; if you need assistance from our Personal Injury Department please call us on 01264-353411. "Rachel and Deborah at Barker Son & Isherwood, from the moment I contacted them to when the case was concluded were always efficient and informative. They m...
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When a person dies without having made a Will, the question of who inherits the estate, needs to be examined.
Everything owned by the deceased person needs to be dealt with. Their property, money, investments, personal possessions must be allocated. But, with no will to indicate the deceased’...
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Mediation is a process that can enable couples to agree between themselves the terms on which they’ll move on from their relationship.
An alternative to court, it involves an independent third party (the ‘mediator’) helping the parties communicate what they need and how they...
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The Personal Injury Team at Barker Son & Isherwood LLP, led by Deborah Lewis, has secured a settlement of over £430,000 for a client who was severely injured at work.
The male client fell from height whilst working in the agricultural industry, suffering numerous musculo-skeletal and opht...
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A bill proposing that people with caring responsibilities be entitled to time off from work is set to become law, after recently receiving Royal Assent.
The Carer’s Leave Act is expected to come into force next year, bringing with it some much-needed relief for millions of employees who are s...
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An overhaul of housing laws is in motion. The government has introduced a bill - the Renters’ Reform Bill - that signals the end of one significant aspect of the legislation: the ‘no fault’ eviction.
Known as ‘Section 21’ this provision has been the go-to for landlords...
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One of the most difficult aspects of divorce for couples, aside from the emotional challenges, is the division of assets.
It’s an intense process, beginning with each person disclosing financial information that paints an accurate picture of the things they own individually and jointly....
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