Any business employing staff should be aware of the imminent changes to statutory rates and compensation limits. To help your business stay on top of these changes and ensure legal compliance, we set out below some of the...
In this episode, Charles Tennant talks about prenuptial agreements and answers some of the most commonly asked questions, such as: Are prenuptial agreements legally binding in England and Wales? Why should...
Eco features matter more to some home buyers than the size of the garden, according to a recent survey by Money.com. Solar panels now rank ahead of ensuite bathrooms on our property wish-list and, as energy prices rise,...
In this episode, Fiona Taylor talks about probate and estate administration answering some of the most important questions such as: What should I do if I think my beneficiaries are going to argue about a certain...
Probate is a term which is loosely used to cover the administration of an estate, and it has a reputation for being a lengthy process. The administration includes a number of key stages, including obtaining the grant of...
Acting as an executor means that you are responsible for reporting the value of the estate and declaring any inheritance tax due, so it is important to make sure you follow correct procedures. ‘Since January 2022, new...
At present, no capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on a transfer of assets between a married couple or civil partners who live together. If, however you are separated or divorced from your spouse or civil partner, then this...
Mediation can be a simple and cost effective way of resolving issues that arise upon relationship breakdown. The aim is to facilitate discussions between you and your former partner with a view to reaching an...
A Will is a document that controls what happens to an individual’s estate on death by setting out their specific wishes. However, a properly drafted Will can also be used to make sure that children are appropriately cared...
In this episode, Matthew Aves talks about the updates to divorce law since the introduction of 'no-fault' divorce.Matthew answers some of the most commonly asked questions such as: What are the major changes that...