The loss of a much-loved livelihood or much-needed income is a terrifying prospect for most. Having the safety net of redundancy insurance could soften the blow should the worst happen. Here is what you need to know. What is Redundancy? Being made redundant essentially means...
Compensation Culture or Consumer Rights? As consumers, we all have rights. We work hard for our incomes. We save diligently to buy our dream cars, our ultimate laptops, those expansive TV sets that cover the wall, our idyllic holidays… So why should we settle for below-par...
The pandemic has caused people to seriously review their future financially, and that has led UK law firms and lawyers of all ages to ponder what the future holds for their business. The Coronavirus pandemic has already changed so much about the world we live...
Here at Qredible.co.uk, we understand that unexpected events can occur in our lives that suddenly require us to seek the legal advice of a solicitor. You might need a lawyer to defend your rights or protect yourself in a variety of areas such as employment...
While there are legal processes in place which ensure that property will stay within the family wherever possible when a person dies without a will, it is equally valid that these processes; what lawyers call “the rules of intestacy”; may not reflect the exact wishes...
What is a Power of Attorney? A Power Of Attorney signs over your legal decisions and legal rights to one or more people (known as your attorneys) in the event that you are unable to make these decisions yourself. What is meant by Mental Capacity?...
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) is a legal document enabling a designated person (known as an ‘attorney’) to manage the property and financial affairs on behalf of another person (known as a ‘donor’). Only EPA’s made and signed before October 1st 2007 are still valid...
Do I need a will? The simple answer is yes. Making a will not only enable you to decide what happens to your money, property and possessions following your death, but it also ensures that you do not pay more Inheritance Tax than you need...
• A Will can help your family avoid conflict when you die and is not something you should draft yourself • Minimise Estate Taxes Have you noticed that someone close to you is starting to suffer from ill-health or is becoming more forgetful about things?...
When a relationship ends, healing can take time. Breakups or divorces can be some of the most stressful and emotional experiences in someone’s life. No matter the reason for the split, it can turn your whole world upside down and inside out. The painful memories...
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal contract permitting your designated person or persons (known as your ‘attorneys’) to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to. The inability to make decisions is known...
The overall costs involved in writing a will can vary depending on how you choose to do it and also how complex your affairs are. Using the services of a solicitor to assist you with completing your will legally can be the most expensive way...
Maintaining child arrangement can be a challenge at the best of times. With the government announcing a total lockdown yesterday, Monday 23rd March 2020, there is a lot of uncertainty about who gets to look after a child when parents are separated at these unprecedented...
How much does it cost to make a Will or a Power of Attorney? Often, the potential costs for writing a will or obtaining a Power of Attorney can vary depending on the complexities of what is required. But here is a simple rundown on...
Once you have decided to split up, as a married couple, divorce becomes the inevitable next step. However, once you get to that point, whatever the reasons behind the separation, whatever the issues, it makes sense to deal with the divorce itself as amicably as...
In light of the alarming escalation in the number of cases of Coronavirus in the UK, more and more law firms are expected to roll out remote-working, and some of you are already doing so. Working from home has become a necessity rather than a...
When Facebook burst onto the scene in 2004, it was a way for Harvard University Students to keep in touch. It quickly evolved into something much bigger, and today for millions of people, it is a source for everything from news to family updates, competitions...
When it comes to taxation policies on divorce, Income Tax and Inheritance Tax and its impact play a vital role. By planning a divorce settlement, both the spouses will be able to minimise the cost of tax levied on transfers. This can offer some kind...
In only ten months’ time, the United Kingdom will have a radical new immigration system in place that aims to take ‘full control’ of its borders post-Brexit. In a nutshell, Britain will be closing its borders to both unskilled workers and people that cannot speak...
You found your perfect property to let. You feel excited. Every other thought in your head says this is the ideal flat for you - every little detail matters. You sign on the dotted line and move in. Few months down the line, little did...
