I want to try to resolve my family legal issues via mediation but I do not know if my partner does. Can you help? Do not worry. It is the Mediator’s job to assess each party separately as to the suitability of mediation. I [...]
In the event that any of us lost the mental capacity to make our own decisions, either through illness or accident, we would all want someone we trusted implicitly to make any important decisions on our behalf, not least in respect of our future care. [...]
Sadly, homeowners are increasingly falling victim to property fraud, not least because the tactics used by fraudsters are becoming much more sophisticated. Fortunately, there are ways in which you can minimise the risk of fraud, thereby protecting what is likely to be your most valuable [...]
Heads of Terms in commercial property transactions, (also referred to as Memoranda of Understanding), set out the expectations of the parties involved, albeit prior to any agreement being signed. The basic purpose of Heads of Terms is to set out the key terms agreed by [...]
It is a common assumption that next of kin will be automatically allowed to manage the affairs of their loved ones in the event that they are no longer able to do so themselves, for example, as a result of accident, illness or infirmity. However, [...]
The Supreme Court decision in the case of Tillman v Egon Zehnder Ltd is still pending but, either way, the facts speak for themselves… a poorly drafted restrictive covenant can create almighty problems for an employer looking to enforce such provisions. So what are the [...]
Having received Royal Assent earlier this year, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June. As a responsible landlord, it is imperative that you understand your statutory obligations under the new Act, and review any existing letting procedures accordingly, otherwise potentially face [...]
As the law currently stands in the UK, inheritance tax will be payable on your estate, typically at a rate of 40%, on anything over and above the threshold of £325,000. This is known as the nil-rate band. As such, if the net value of [...]
The courts are frequently tasked with the difficult question of whether maintenance should be paid to a former spouse or civil partner following divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership and, if so, for how much and how long. Spousal maintenance remains, and no doubt [...]
If you are a business tenant looking to rent new premises there are many things you will need to think about, from the obvious practicalities such as location and cost, to the necessary legalities, not least your rights and responsibilities as set out under the [...]