Wills Act: Video Witnessing Amendment
Formalities of making a Will The requirements for ensuring that a Will is validly executed (signed) are contained in Section 9 of the Wills Act [Read more]
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Making a Will – is the feeling Mutual?
What are Mutual Wills? Mutual Wills are a type of Will in which people decide to make Wills in similar terms and agree that in [Read more]
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Parent Alienation – What is it?
Whilst the act of parent alienation is recognised in Family Courts, by social workers and those working closely with children, there is no single definition [Read more]
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Divorce Myths Debunked
Throughout my years in dealing with divorces and separations, I have come across a number of common misbeliefs held by clients which need to be [Read more]
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Valuing an Estate for Probate and Inheritance Tax
A question that many clients often ask is how do you value an estate where someone has died for probate and Inheritance Tax and what [Read more]
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Who looks after your pet when you die?
According to a recent survey around 50%* of us own a pet in the United Kingdom. So it is not surprising that many of us [Read more]
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New hope for out of time Inheritance Act claims
On 30 July 2019, the Court of Appeal handed down its Judgment in the case of Cowan v Foreman which concerned a claim under the [Read more]
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Employment Law Update – August 2019
Recent Changes in Employment Law Payslip Changes On 6 April 2019 important changes to the rules on payslips were introduced. Namely: The right to a [Read more]
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Proposed Changes to Section 21 Notices
The process of obtaining possession of a rented property from tenants can be a fairly time-consuming and stressful experience for any landlord. Currently, landlords can [Read more]
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How Can I Fund My Litigation?
The prospect of litigation can be daunting, whether you are an individual or a company. Furthermore, considering how the litigation will be funded is likely [Read more]