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Why you are never too young to make a Will

We often hear people say “I am too young to make a Will” or “I don’t have anything to leave.” Traditionally, drafting a Will has not been a priority for young adults. This is changing - in 2021 the number of young adults from Generation Z making a Will increased by 23%.

Are you planning to take your child for a holiday abroad this summer?

Given the travel restrictions we have all been subject to in recent years, many of us will be wanting to travel far and wide and parents may wish to venture abroad with their children. This can cause disagreements if the parents are separated and given the summer holidays have already begun, time will be of the essence if you find yourself in this situation.

Employment Contracts and Policies - and why you should review them regularly

The importance of ensuring employment contracts and policies are up to date can be underestimated - until an employer finds themselves in a position where their terms and policies fail them!

Sole Directors – You may be acting unlawfully!

A recent High Court decision has overturned the accepted wisdom that most companies can operate with a sole director. It could mean that decisions you have made as a sole director are open to challenge, and that without remedial action you cannot continue to operate the company as a sole director.

REGISTER YOUR TRUST NOW TO AVOID FINANCIAL PENALTIES FROM HMRC

Are you, or have you been, a trustee of a trust created by you or someone else? Are you named on the deeds or title documentation of a property which is not yours? Is your property registered in the name of someone else?

Dementia Awareness Week - 16th to 22nd May 2022

Dementia Awareness Week runs from 16th to 22nd May with the aim of encouraging people to “act on dementia”. The Alzheimer’s Society research shows that the rate of dementia diagnosis is at a five-year low and it wants to encourage those with undiagnosed dementia to approach them for support and guidance.