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Valuing an estate for probate
When someone dies, all the assets in the estate will need to be valued as early possible for two key reasons. Firstly, an estate valuation
Development proposals and your local authority search
When it comes to choosing a new home, your future surroundings can be as important as the building itself. But could somebody else’s development plans
What can you do if your child is injured in a serious accident
Children’s birthday parties have become big business over the last few years and the type of events available offer ever more adrenaline-fueled activities. Gone are
NetRights welcomes new protection for social media users
This week the Government published its long-awaited White Paper on “Online Harms” which contains proposals intended to reduce harmful content on the internet. The key
SHOULD I GET A LAWYER FOR A SPEEDING OFFENCE?
In today’s world driving a car is vital to mobility, flexibility and freedom, but we can all make mistakes – driving too fast, driving below
Supreme Court recognises that social media is a “casual medium” in libel battle
In this long running defamation claim Mrs Stocker posted on Facebook of her husband, Mr Stocker, the words “He tried to strangle me”. Mr Stocker
Choosing the best conveyancer who is right for you
A recent survey by conveyancing software company InfoTrack shows that more of us are shopping around for legal services. If you are buying or selling
Making a will after a second or subsequent marriage
Without a valid will that says otherwise, your spouse may inherit most if not all of your assets on your death and any children you
Option or promotion agreement – which is best for landowners?
If you have land that is ripe for development, how do you go about ensuring you get the best possible return on its value? If
Anonymous pub and restaurant online reviews leave a bad taste
Restaurants and pubs across Cornwall are complaining about a series of negative reviews on TripAdvisor left by an anonymous reviewer. These reviews criticise the food
Help to Buy – beware of some cracks in the structure
The Help to Buy scheme was originally introduced in April 2013. Since then, it has helped nearly 170,000 households onto the property ladder. However, as
Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney
Dealing with an LPA? They’ve got some bad press recently. Allow us to shed some light on what can be a murky legal area. Lasting
Changes to Energy Performance Certificate for Landlords
The Government has removed the ‘no cost to the landlord’ exemption from the list of exemptions from the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. What does this
Had a cycling accident? Your route to obtaining compensation
Taken up cycling? Bravo. But before you saddle up, have a read of our handy guide to what to do should you find yourself injured
New year, new home: tips to sell your home in the New Year
There can be great upheaval in a home over the festive period, with guests to stay, an influx of new gifts and things getting lost,
Tax Planning for your inheritance
It’s a tricky but important topic. Have you given the tax implications for your inheritance enough attention? Deborah Adams, Director of Private Client Services at
Hearing loss: when your employer may be liable
Hearing loss at work hit the headlines recently when a former viola player sought to sue the Royal Opera House for damage to his hearing,
Buying a home for your retirement, five things you need to consider
The United Kingdom’s population is aging rapidly and, fortunately, higher living standards mean most of us will enjoy a long and active retirement. As we
Farmers plan to diversify after Brexit
Research published recently by NFU Mutual reveals that that one in five farmers plan to diversify into other enterprises to support their farm business after
Ministers press ahead with probate fee shake-up – reports BBC News
A recent BBC news article reports that costs to bereaved families for the settlement of the estates of deceased relatives could increase as a result