How should I leave my Estate to my children?
If you have children under the age of 18 years, your Will needs to set out what will happen to them if you die before they turn 18 as well as who is responsible for looking after anything you leave them. Who does what? For our purposes there are three …
Key considerations when buying a new home
In recent times, new build properties have surged in popularity among home buyers, offering a blend of contemporary living, energy efficiency, and the appeal of a fresh start. Yet, like any significant investment, there are nuances to navigate. The pro …
Is there a way to force a co-owner to sell?
Why would a co-owner want to sell? There are a number of reasons why this happen and these are just a few examples: To have your named removed from the mortgage and legal title; An application made by a family member such as a parent, sibling or grandp …
Trademark dispute against the fashion giant, Louis Vuitton
L V Bespoke, a family-run business based in Norfolk, recently won a trademark dispute against the fashion giant, Louis Vuitton, after a two-year legal battle. Back in 2020 when lockdown hit the country, Mr and Mrs Osborne founded L V Bespoke. They had …
Incorporating Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions are legal contracts that govern the use of a service or product. They establish the terms of the relationship between the parties and mitigate against potential disputes. Â Terms and conditions are important to outline the rules an …
Lasting Powers of Attorney are not just for the elderly!
Interestingly, a lot of people know about the importance of putting Wills in place but very few know about the importance of putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place. Lasting Powers of Attorney are crucial if you were to become mentally and/or physi …
2024 Property Law Developments
The year 2024 is poised to bring about significant changes to property law in England and Wales, with the introduction of reforms set to impact residential and commercial property owners, landlords, and tenants alike. In this article, we will explore s …
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace – new duty in force from October 2024
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill has received Royal Assent, with the aim of empowering employees and fostering safer work environments by addressing and preventing sexual harassment. The new legislation is set to be effective …
Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023
The new law provides special protection to pregnant women and employees that are returning from certain types of family leave in a redundancy situation. The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill received Royal Assent on 24 May 20 …
How to prevent domestic abuse with a non-molestation order
Make your voice heard, put a stop to any abuse by legally having a defence in place with a Non-Molestation Order, preventing the offender from being within the radius of you and your property. Domestic abuse is not a subject anyone wants to discuss, it …
