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When someone dies, often they leave an estate. The estate includes any property, possessions, and money that they owned. This estate is subject to a tax called Inheritance Tax. How much inheritance tax someone must pay is dependent upon how much the estate is worth. The value...
Did you know that over 54% of adults in the United Kingdom do not have a will, or that 5.4 million people have absolutely no idea how to make a will? This surprising data from Which1 is enough to stop you in your tracks and make you...
There is clearly a self-evident answer to the question of how to avoid getting a speeding fine? That is not to break the speed limit! After all, the speed limit is there for a reason – public safety – and therefore, it needs to be...
You may have seen adverts on TV mentioning Equity Release and how, for the over 55s mainly, it can be a great way to a more comfortable life in retirement. Rates are at the lowest they have been in recent years, but does that mean...
There was a recent news report in the Daily Mirror1 on a potential wrongful conviction, which helps to highlight the enormous damage that can be done to the lives of innocent people when our judiciary system fails someone. The BBC2 reported that between 2007 and 2017, 84 people were...
Having a job is one of the most critical aspects of the lives of many people. A vast portion of the population builds their lives around their work. Due to this, it is essential to ensure that your working environment is a positive one. Often,...
A Prohibited Steps Order is issued under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 which is requested by one parent to ensure that the other parent does not continue to carry out a single particular action that involves a child or children from that relationship,...
'Bullying' commonly conjures up images of children running around a playground, making fun of one another. Although childhood bullies should outgrow their disrespectful and unruly behaviours, this does not always happen. Workplace bullying remains a terrible issue for both employees and employers. Harassment in the workplace can...
What is a trust? A trust is a legally binding contract in which 'trustees' are given legal responsibility to look after assets, for example, property or land. Items such as antiques and jewellery can also be placed in a trust or otherwise known as 'chattels'....
Are you a small business owner who pays a large sum of National insurance each year? Are you aware of a scheme that can reduce this cost for your company? You may be eligible to apply for the Employment Allowance. What is the Employment Allowance?...
What is mediation? Mediation is a way to sort any issues before a divorce. Mediation can sometimes be an option before an employment tribunal. It is a confidential and voluntary service. It usually involves an independent, trained mediator. The mediator will have experience in a...
If you have a consumer or business issue that you have been unable to resolve with informal discussions, mediation or negotiation, the next step is typically civil legal action. As the claimant, it will cost you time and money to begin court proceedings. There are usually three...
Everyone in the UK is entitled to a State Pension once they have reached a certain age. The purpose of this pension is to make sure that everyone has as a secure source of income that will help support them through their old age. This...
For most of you, simply reading the title of this article may well send shivers down your spine. How many of us, at one time or another, have had to put up with excessive noise from their neighbours? For those who are lucky, it can...
There has long been a myth that if you live with someone for long enough, your relationship will be seen as a ‘common law marriage’. Nothing could be further from the truth, and sadly this is often only discovered when couples who have lived together...
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown have led to an upheaval of society in ways that are unprecedented in the twenty-first century. Charities and helplines dedicated to combating domestic violence have reported a massive increase in calls for help and assistance during this period. However, a Bill...
Many of you will be aware of inheritance tax, even if you are not sure at what level they will be set at, though currently, it is a massive 40%. For many, it is just an accepted fact that when someone dies, the taxman benefits. ...
It is more common than ever to become self-employed. With the rise of remote-working, more professionals are tuning in to the benefits of being self-employed. However, with self-employment comes new questions and challenges.; for example - how do you calculate self-employment tax? Before we go into...
As a civilized race, the safety and wellbeing of our children are paramount. While a perfect world would see all children have two parents, sadly, for numerous reasons, that is not always the case. Worse still, for some children, they have no option but to...
