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Disabled Persons Trusts: What the Angela Rayner Case Reveals About Getting It Wrong
By Susie Roberts, Head of Wills and Estate Planning, Solicitor, STEP Associate When Deputy Prime...
Buying a Property with Someone Else? Why a Declaration of Trust Is Crucial
Purchasing property with another person, whether a partner, friend, or family member, is an...
The Importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney: Insights from The Martin Lewis Money Show
In the recent episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show, the well-known financial expert stressed a crucial but often overlooked aspect of personal finance and planning: the importance of having Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) in place. While many people may not give...
Tram/Car Collision – Compensation for Passenger Secured
Alastair Chiswell recently acted for a passenger on a Metrolink after a car collided with the tram causing his client to fall over and sustain injuries. Even though the accident occurred in place where the tramline converged with the normal road, Alastair was able to...
Timperley Amateur Boxing Club
Here at McHale & Co we are thrilled to hear of the upcoming opening of Timperley Amateur Boxing Club's brand-new gym! Yesterday, our CEO Andrew McHale, who is a proud member of the club, enjoyed an exclusive sneak preview and training session at the new facility....
Supply of Defective Goods – Trial Success
Our client was a company specialising in the provision of construction and maintenance work in the food industry. Our client was contracted by a large soft drink company to renovate one of their “sugar rooms” at one of their major factories. Our client subcontracted...
Protect your Loved Ones with a Will this Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating love and showing our admiration to the people we care about. We celebrate by showering our loved ones with gifts and flowers, exchanging heartfelt messages in cards, and treating them to romantic dinners. While these are sweet...
Why Gifting Your Home or Using a Trust May Not Save Inheritance Tax
At McHale & Co, we often hear from clients wanting to gift their home or place it in trust to avoid Inheritance Tax (IHT). Unfortunately, these strategies rarely work as intended and can create legal and tax complications. The Risks of Gifting Your Home Gift with...
Navigating Divorce in the New Year: Child Arrangements and Finance Splitting
The beginning of the new year is often a time for reflection which can result in people desiring a fresh start. For some people this fresh start involves the decision to separate from their partner. Divorce can be a difficult process, especially when children are...
Parent-Child Break-Ups: Inheriting from Estranged Parents
"Honour Thy Father and Mother." At least that’s what the Bible says. In practice, estrangement affects at least one in five families in the UK, according to Stand Alone, a British charity that supports estranged individuals. Estrangement can affect anyone – just look...
NHS Corridor Care
A recent report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), which contains statements from 5,000 NHS nursing staff, has revealed shocking insight into the current care crisis in hospitals across the UK and reflects some of the complaints we see from our clients. The...
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