DO YOU NEED A WILL?
Unfortunately, it is common for people to feel they don't need to prepare a will. This is sometimes because they don't understand what will happen to their estate if they die without one.
Read moreSucceeding at Succession in Family Businesses
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Euan McLaughlin
- 1 Mar 2023
- Law Blog
- Corporate & Commercial
Planning for exit and succession can be difficult in any business, but as Euan McLaughlin, Partner in our Corporate Team explains, in family businesses there are additional factors to consider. One of the problems with family succession planning is that the two key objectives – liquidity and preservation of the business legacy appear to be in conflict – how can you get cash without selling up?
Read moreHave you been unexpectedly left out of a Will?
You may have received information that a loved one changed their Will in circumstances that concern you.
Read moreAccidents at Work - whose fault is it anyway?
Danger can present itself in a variety of ways in the workplace. This is why employers must have procedures in place to protect you and to fulfil their Health & Safety obligations.
Read moreUpdate Your Will Week | The importance of keeping your Will up to date
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Anna O'Mara
- 27 Jan 2023
- Law Blog
- Wills, Trusts & Probate
Only 56% of UK adults have updated their Will in the last five years, meaning around half of Wills are out of date. To raise awareness, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) have been hosting “Update your Will week” from 23rd to 29th January 2023.
Read moreGovernment plans to abolish “no fault” eviction
The idea of abolishing “no fault” eviction has long been on the Government’s agenda and is once again being considered by Parliament. What does this mean for landlords and tenants?
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