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Couples and Lasting Powers of Attorney
The recent news articles about presenter Kate Garraway reminded me how important it is to get...
Conveyancing Standards Bill
Earlier this month, a motion for leave to bring in a Bill for Conveyancing Standards had its first...
Cold Feet and reviewing your Will
By Philippa Wright, Head of Wills & Probate I don’t know if any of you are fans of Cold Feet the TV show? Maybe it’s an age thing as I remember it the first time around, it’s great to catch up with the characters just like seeing old friends. Of course, these...
Challenging Wills
In order for an individual to make a valid Will they must have what is known as “testamentary capacity”. The test for testamentary capacity is set out in the case of Banks v Goodfellow (1870 LR 5QB 549). The test has three limbs, as follows: The testator...
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...
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