Blended families have become more common, and the intricacies of relationships and the sharing of assets can present unique challenges in estate planning. Drafting a Will within a blended family context requires a delicate balance of consideration, sensitivity and fairness. Blended families often involve children [...]
Significant changes in flexible working regulations have been introduced and became effective from 6th April 2024, following the introduction of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023. These changes mark a pivotal shift towards enhancing work-life balance and flexibility for employees. In this article we [...]
In this fourth edition of the Backhouse guide to finding your legal expert series, we are covering Employment Law for Employers. As an employer, you want to ensure that any legal advice you receive is professional, trustworthy and takes account of your commercial needs as [...]
With the new rates now in place for the National Minimum Wage (“NMW”), it is important that all employers update their pay structure to reflect the changes and keep sufficient records to ensure workers are being paid the correct entitlement. As we all know, pay [...]
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 was expected to come into force on 1st July 2024 but the Government has now announced that this will be delayed until 1st October 2024. Under the act, it will be unlawful for employers to withhold tips from [...]
Changes in society over the years have seen more couples in the UK choosing to marry later or not at all. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that around 20% of families in the UK are now made up of cohabiting couples, a figure [...]
Welcome to another edition of our series and in this article, we will look at the best practices and top tips to consider when searching for the right solicitor to write or update your Will. For many of us having a Will drawn up is [...]
Buying your first property is an exciting time but can also be a daunting experience. We’ve put together nine helpful tips to demystify the process for first time buyers and help you along the road to a smooth and stress-free purchase. Tip 1. Consider [...]
Here we have our annual update on the changes to statutory pay rates taking effect from April 2024. The top band, known as the National Living Wage, currently applies to workers aged 23 and over. This age threshold will be reduced to 21 and over [...]
Sometimes the title deeds to land or property can be lost over time, whether through lack of careful storage or more commonly where an elderly parent dies without passing on details of their finances. Although there are ways to replace lost deeds, the process involved [...]
