There are two ways to own a property with someone else – as joint tenants and as tenants in common. There are key differences between the two. The right option for you will depend on your personal preferences. What does it mean to buy as joint tenants? When you buy a property as joint tenants, it ... Read More >>
The Importance of a Clean Break Order in Divorce
A clean break order ensures the financial ties between you and your ex-spouse are severed following divorce. Without one, your ex-husband or wife could make a financial claim against you in the future, no matter how many years have passed since you separated. What is a clean break order? A clean ... Read More >>
Getting Medical Treatment for Covid-19 and Other Conditions
What are my rights? The current lockdown continues. What are our rights to receive medical treatment during it? While the most immediate need is for treatment for Covid 19 there are other medical conditions which can also arise which need immediate treatment. These are uncertain times. ... Read More >>
Am I allowed to make a will during the Corona Virus outbreak?
YES. The Government has confirmed it’s important people can continue to make wills notwithstanding the Corona Virus outbreak. They must be executed in a safe manner which has regard to social distancing. You can leave your home to witness a friend or neighbour’s will but ideally this should not ... Read More >>
Looking after your health and finances during the Corona Virus – and beyond
A lot of us have been home a while and are slowing working through those list of household jobs we meant to get around to, but the weekend always went by so quickly. Many people have a will on their list, (we have prepared a separate note on what happens if you don’t have one) particularly when ... Read More >>
Time to make a will?
The sun is out, the children are noisy and most of us have managed to buy a few rolls of toilet paper! It wasn’t the first thing which came to mind as the current crises unfolded but these are strange times. Many of us are stuck at home with the opportunity to tackle some of those tasks which we ... Read More >>
Settlement Agreements and Redundancy
Settlement Agreements – formally known as Compromise Agreements – are often offered in redundancy situations. You can negotiate the terms of the agreement, or even refuse it altogether, if it’s in your best interests. What is a Settlement Agreement? A Settlement Agreement is a contract between an ... Read More >>
Buying a Property with your Parents
While this can work well, it’s a good idea to consider some of the issues which may arise before you go into it. Nigel George partner in charge of the Estates department explains more. In this age of “generation rent” buying a property with your parents may seem to be one way of resolving the ... Read More >>
Section 21 Notices Could Be Abolished
Evicting tenants by way of section 21 Notices could be abolished in England under the Renters’ Reform Bill, making it harder for landlords to evict tenants without good reason. The background In July 2019, the Government published a consultation titled ‘A New Deal for Renting’. It suggested ways ... Read More >>
Mental Capacity and Lasting Powers of Attorney (‘LPA’)
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 provides that a person is presumed to have mental capacity until it’s proved to the contrary. In other words, you don’t have to prove you have it others have to prove you don’t. Mental capacity means you have the ability to make your own decisions. This means you can ... Read More >>
