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Will you Marry Me?
You don’t have to be a millionaire to want to sign a Pre-Nuptial Agreement.
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What is a Declaration of Trust?
A Declaration of Trust (sometimes referred to as a Deed of Trust) is a legal document that is drawn up when two parties, or more, purchase a property together and they wish to document the legal arrangement in which they will each own the property.
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Guidance Facilitating the Participation of Vulnerable Persons in their own Court of Protection Proceedings
Guidance Facilitating the Participation of Vulnerable Persons in their own Court of Protection Proceedings
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Stay Up-to-Date With The OPG Standards: What You Need To Know.
Stay Up-to-Date With The OPG Standards: What You Need To Know.
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The Significance of a Dementia Diagnosis: A Closer Look
The Alzheimer’s Society undertook research which showed that 3 in 5 of the people they had spoken to, wished they had gotten a dementia diagnosis sooner, rather than waiting 2 or more years.
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PIN or POA?
There are approximately 16.4 million carers in the UK. Part of this caring role almost always includes helping with practical matters such as paying for shopping, withdrawing money, and paying bills but should you be giving your financial details to them?
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Gone but not fur-gotten: Protections for your pets
Have you thought about putting protections in place for your pets in the event of your death?
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Is a Settlement Agreement the Same as Redundancy?
A settlement agreement is an alternative to redundancy, but it’s not the same thing as redundancy.
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What Should I Ask for in a Settlement Agreement?
Settlement agreements help employers and employees settle disputes or bring periods of employment to an end, on terms that both parties can agree to. There should be plenty of room for discussion and negotiation to finalise a settlement agreement, and while the employer will make the settlement offer, the employee can make requests to ensure the deal includes certain things.
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New laws in place to protect parents and carers within their employment.
On May 25 2023 three new Acts in respect of ‘family-friendly’ working rights received Royal Assent, meaning they will become law in England and Wales. Once in force (the commencement date is still awaited), these new laws will increase protection afforded to parents and carers during their employment.