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An Update On The Employment Rights Bill
The Government released a well anticipated update concerning the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill (‘the Bill’) in July.
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What Is A Deed Of Variation And How Can It Help Me?
A Deed of Variation is a formal document that allows Beneficiaries of a deceased person’s Estate to change the distribution of assets as outlined in the Will, or under the Rules of Intestacy where someone has died without leaving a valid Will.
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Haunted By The Past
Today is Halloween and the final post in the Court of Protection’s series of articles! We have been sharing insights into the complexities and challenges of our work, highlighting how legal expertise, empathy, and collaboration come together in this vital area of law.
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EPC Ratings – What Are They And Why Do I Need One?
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) are documents that show you how energy efficient a building is….
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“Trick or Treat?”: What Counts As A Legitimate Gift Under The Mental Capacity Act 2005
From now until 31st October, we will be sharing insights into the complexities and challenges…
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Ghosts of Capacity: When Mental Capacity Fluctuates
As Halloween approaches, our Court of Protection team is marking the occasion with daily insights…
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Trusts For Minor Children – The Bare Necessities
If you are thinking of leaving your assets to your minor children or grandchildren in your Will, you will likely be doing so under a Bare Trust.
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Scary Mistakes: What Happens When Deputies Overstep Their Powers
As Halloween approaches, our Court of Protection team is marking the occasion with a seasonal…
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Protecting Your Share in the Family Home: Joint Tenants Vs Tenants In Common
When buying a property with someone else, whether a partner, spouse, friend or relative, many people don’t realise there’s more than one way to legally own it.
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Would You Get Married At First Sight?
In recent weeks, the nation has been hooked on the return of the fan favourite (or maybe just mine!) TV show Married at First Sight.
