Expert monthly help from the team at Porter Dodson LLP. In my January column, I expressed a hope that the Chancellor would give us early warning of any extension to the stamp duty holiday and a plea to clients to help us achieve deadlines by being proactive in doing essential initial paperwork so valuable time […]
We all know how important it is to have an up to date will. But what if someone loses the mental capacity to make or update their will? 1 in 14 people over the age of 65 and 1 in 6 people over the age of 80 suffer from dementia, plus people lose testamentary capacity […]
‘They’ve never done anything like that before’…….. or have they? Man’s best friend has proven good company for the owner and it is widely reported that increasing numbers of people in the UK have purchased a dog during the pandemic. Sadly, however, what has also increased is the incidence of poor behaviour in our once […]
It has been reported that one in three of us will die without making a Will. There are numerous beneficial reasons for making a Will which include making future provision for a spouse/partner, distribution of sole assets, appointment of guardians for minor children, ensuring inclusion of step children as beneficiaries, future care needs for a […]
Whilst most property transactions generally proceed without major issue, there are sometimes avoidable problems that can occur. Sarah Dunlop, Associate in Blanchards Bailey’s Agriculture & Estates team, shares her top tips on how you can prepare for selling your land: Wouldn’t it be wonderful for all property transactions to proceed quickly without any hiccups causing […]
The times that we are currently living in have shown that life can change completely overnight and the future can look uncertain. The best way of dealing with this uncertainty is to ensure that all your personal planning is in place. There are two pillars to this planning – the first is executing a Lasting […]
Multiple lockdowns and ‘stay at home’ rules may have resulted in property disputes with your neighbours, but how can a Solicitor help resolve these? Property Dispute Resolution Solicitor Annabel Morgan explains: What steps should a person take to resolve disputes with their neighbour? • Communication is often key – early communication between neighbours can often […]
Other driver uninsured or driven off but left you injured? You may still have a claim. It’s the road user’s worst nightmare – you’re involved in an accident that isn’t your fault, only to find that the other driver isn’t insured or, worse, has driven off without providing their details. This doesn’t however need to […]
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be rolled out, it is being asked whether employers can insist that their staff be vaccinated. As with most things’ employment law, the answer is not simple. Getting straight to the point(!) is consideration of whether such a request is a ‘reasonable management instruction’ by the employer? Ultimately, this is […]