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Probate – Can I do it myself?
It has recently been well publicised that applications for a grant of probate can now be submitted...
We recommend that you think seriously about taking on the role of an executor. If in doubt get advice from a professional before you start taking on any of the responsibilities.
I’ve been appointed as an executor, what do I need to do? It can be quite daunting to find out...
Planning for Christmas?
It’s that time of year when everyone is asking “what are you doing for Christmas?” but if you are newly separated it may be a question you are dreading as the arrangements for the children haven’t been agreed. Christmas can be an extremely difficult time, especially...
What should I do after an accident at work?
Having an accident through no fault of your own can be a traumatic experience, often made worse by it happening in the workplace. Your employer has a legal obligation to ensure the safety of all employees and if they have breached this duty of care then you are...
Brexit: What does it mean for personal injury claims?
With Brexit currently looming large over the UK, we have sat down with McHale & Co’s personal injury experts to discuss the impact of leaving The EU will have on the industry, in particular being involved in an accident on the continent. The current position:...
DIY Online Divorces – Do I really need a solicitor?
Do-It-Yourself online divorces are becoming more accessible and increasingly popular amongst the general public and appear to be a great way of saving a few quid by not instructing a solicitor. However, we would advise caution and not to take everything at face value....
Unfair Prejudice Petition – A Statutory Remedy
You are a shareholder in a business and have found that relations with your fellow shareholders/directors have irreversibly broken down. If a director or shareholder has done something which is clearly not in the company’s best interests, you may act. If you are...
Your Will and Inheritance Tax
With the beginning of any new tax year, it is the ideal time to review your Will, especially if you haven’t done so for a while. As things stand, the current inheritance tax rate is 40% and if there is anything you can legitimately do to minimise your estate’s...
Divorce Reform – is it as good as it seems?
There won’t be many of us who have not noticed the recent announcements in the media from the Justice Secretary, David Gauke in respect of major divorce reform. What’s all the hype about? The reports state that this is the biggest shake up in divorce law for 50 years...
The Rich and Famous Finally Show Us That Divorce Can Be Amicable
The news in the past couple of days has contained full details of the divorce of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and how it has left his wife the world’s third richest woman. However, it was not the headline that impressed me but, rather, the small print that revealed how the...
Why you should use a professional to write a Will
You may have noticed articles in the press recently about the increasing number of Wills that are challenged. It seems as a society we are more inclined to challenge a validly executed Will if we are unhappy with the content. It can be distressing for all parties...
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