It has been announced that refunds are due to more than 80,000 people who have had deputies appointed for them by the Court of Protection during the period 1st April 2008 and 31st March 2015. It is believed there is £20 million in total due to be refunded. On average each qualifying p
Parental Bereavement Leave: In April 2020, a number of changes are due to come into force which will have an impact on all businesses. For example, there will be in force Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay and changes to IR35 legislation. The government has confirmed that it will be i
There are several reasons for giving a gift to a grandchildren; helping them to buy their first car, pay for university fees, get onto the property ladder or get married. Lifetime gifts are an important part of inheritance tax planning and can be an effective way of reducing the amoun
Shared-ownership is becoming an increasingly popular way of first-time buyers getting their first step on the property ladder, especially in areas like Devon where property prices are particularly high compared to salary levels. Shared ownership properties are made available by regist
There are several reasons for giving a gift to a grandchildren; helping them to buy their first car, pay for university fees, get onto the property ladder or get married. Lifetime gifts are an important part of inheritance tax planning and can be an effective way of reducing the amoun
An employer when giving a reference is automatically protected from liability right? Wrong over the last 20 years there have been several cases that have changed the landscape on the giving of references. Here are 3 key tips for getting it right: to take reasonable care to be satisfie
The Office of the Public Guardian have recently launched a Power of Attorney campaign encouraging people to put in place Lasting Powers of Attorney not only for your property and financial affairs but for your health and welfare. Their survey found that 72% of people surveyed believed
When you require high quality legal advice – for example when you are making your will – there are many good reasons why you should consider instructing your local solicitor. Local Solicitors are part of the community and know the area and its people well. They are able t
With Brexit looming there may never have been a time when the UK’s productivity is more important. Malingering, “the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated symptoms, motivated by external incentives such as avoiding work…” whilst still receiving a salary, is a problem
Technology is something which we often turn to first when there is a change in our lives. Most of us will be accustomed to logging on the internet to quickly check a query or to learn more about a subject of interest. Sometimes that initial search sign posts us onto the next stage and
The government is again set to press ahead with plans to significantly increase probate fees which will affect many bereaved families when dealing with the administration of an estate of a deceased. At present a flat fee of £155, if you are applying through a solicitor, or £215 for in
By the time you are reading this article another series of steps may have been taken by Parliament trying to frustrate the government’s Brexit deal. Whether you voted to remain or leave the only thing we can be sure of is an uncertain future in 2019. Whether or not we will Brexit in M
