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The Insolvency Service have reported an increase in directors being disqualified for misuse of Coronavirus Bounce Back Loans. The Bounce Back Loan Scheme was introduced to provide financial support to small and medium sized business affected by the...
What Rights Do Part-Time Workers Have?...
On the 31st March, the ban on issuing Winding Up Petitions to companies adversely affected by coronavirus was lifted. Since then, we have received lots of enquiries from creditors who are owed money by companies and by companies who are being threatened...
The changing of the seasons always brings with it an air of excitement, as many couples start to count down to their summer wedding day. It’s at this time that we always recommend to the betrothed that they learn a little more about a pre-nuptial...
Why is it important to have a written tenancy agreement? In England and Wales, many landlords in the private residential sector are not required by law to have a written agreement in place, with many tenancies agreed verbally. However, a verbal tenancy...
New Divorce and Dissolution Laws There isn’t long now before the divorce and dissolution processes are totally reformed when the introduction of No Fault Divorce brings the most far reaching changes to divorce in the last 50 years. Why are...
Your comprehensive guide to the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and how it impacts you as either a Commercial Tenant or a Commercial Landlord On Friday 25th March, the measures put in place to protect commercial tenants during the pandemic will be...
The Top 5 Reasons Why Wills Are Contested After Death Sadly, after someone has died, the distributing of that person’s estate can sometimes result in disagreements between friends and family. Even during this sensitive time, some people may contest...
Official Legal Partner of Warwickshire County Cricket Club and front-of-shirt sponsor of the Birmingham Bears We don't like cricket here at Talbots, we love it! Talbots Law has secured a two-year commercial partnership with ...
We won the New Build Conveyancing Team of the Year at the British Conveyancing Awards 2022 Huge congratulations to our team on a deserved win at this national awards ceremony We are so proud and delighted to be able to say that our New Build Conveyancing...
The Voice contestant, Bo Bruce, wins dispute with Executor brother over multi-million pound inheritance Bo was able to successfully have her brother replaced as executor of her late Mother's estate, in order to ensure the wishes of her Will were...
Before you consider debt collection, look at your company cashflow As I'm sure you're aware, Talbots is a company that likes to get amongst its customers and work with the local community to make sure we're aware of the issues affecting...
Many Trusts Now Have To Register With HMRC Under European anti-money-laundering directives, to which the UK is still committed, trusts now need to be registered with H M Revenue and Customs . Before 6 th October of last year, trusts only had to register...
A Service Level Agreement (or SLA) is an agreement between two businesses which regulates and confirms the terms of the underlying contractual relationship between those two parties. SLAs are also referred to as Framework Agreements or Master Services...
With the turmoil of the past few years still fresh in people's minds, it's natural for most people to be looking forward to that time of year when families can come together and relax - Christmas. However, for many, the festive period is far from...
The Furlough Scheme was a lifeline for a lot of businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, since it came to an end on 31 October, we have experienced a rise in the number of employees seeking advice on settlement agreements they have been...
Have you been affected by a no jab no job policy? There has been a lot of press coverage in recent months about MPs having approved that all care home staff are required to be fully vaccinated by 11 November, unless they have a medical exemption. On...
Being charged with a drink driving offence can be a devastating blow, especially if you rely on your car daily, as a driving ban is almost certain if found guilty. That's why it's essential to get quality representation from a solicitor who...
How to make it work for your business To confirm your attendance please click on the link Flexible Working as places are limited. Contact Reyhana Koser on ReyhanaKoser@talbotslaw.co.uk or 01384 445885...
The furlough scheme is ending soon – what next? The Coronavirus Job Retention scheme is due to close at the end of September and this will mean that any furlough agreements that employers have in place with their employees will also come to an...
Here at Talbots we love to be involved in new projects and innovations, especially if those projects are environmentally friendly with green cred entials and will have long term benefits for our communities. When it also involves being part of an...
Some employers are still claiming under the furlough scheme for their workers and can continue do so until the scheme ends in September 2021. The furlough scheme has been extended a number of times since it was introduced with the most recent...
You may well be asking yourself how one gets from the hit eighties duo to The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Following George Michael’s death in December 2016 it was revealed that his Will left the majority of his...
It is not uncommon for family members to claim a Will has been forged, particularly where the provisions of that Will are less favourable than expected. However, unsupported suspicions will not be enough to persuade a court that a Will is a forgery. The...
Without a will in place clients have no control over what happens to their hard earned wealth (often referred to as your estate). Your estate will be shared out in a standard way defined by the law – which isn’t always the way you might want. ...
A property is owned by more than one person for a variety of reasons, the most common being between couples or business partners. However few appreciate that people who own a property jointly can choose whether to own it as “joint tenants” or...
Buying a house? – Buyer Beware! “Caveat Emptor” is a Latin phrase which translates to “let the buyer beware”, and applies to all contractual property purchases. In other words, the obligation is on the buyer to find out...
With the introduction of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and Corporate Governance and Insolvency Act 2020 we look at some of the changes in standard litigation procedure in England & Wales. The extension of notice periods under the Housing Act 1988; A...
Working from home? Whether you are an employer or employee, here’s what you need to know about health and safety duties, and the physical concerns that can arise from remote working. With so many people still working from home, and likely to do...
Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story of her husband Derek’s year-long battle with Covid has been made even more complicated by the lack of legal protection she and Derek had in place. Kate was unable to access...
Business tenancies are protected by the Coronavirus Act 2020, restricting the landlord’s ability to forfeit a lease for non-payment of rent, at least until the end of March 2021. However, if a tenant is in breach of any other lease...
Living in these uncertain times makes the need to get your affairs in order even more important. Who would have predicted the pandemic that took over our lives almost twelve months ago would still be restricting our day to day movements? We all know...
The management of cash flow is imperative to ensure the successful operation of every company/business, regardless of its size. Talbots Law’s Debt Recovery and Dispute Resolution team have been extremely busy over the past few months both in...
Following yesterday's lockdown announcement by the PM, we have received numerous queries from people who are worried about the contact/care arrangements for their children. In March 2020 the Government and top Judges set out clear guidance for...
What are employers' obligations and how can they help to eradicate modern day slavery? The history of slavery spans many cultures, nationalities and religions from ancient times to modern day. Many people believe slavery is a thing of the past but...
A right of way (also known as an “easement over land”), gives a person (or people) the right to use a part of land that is owned by someone else, in a specific way, or for a particular purpose, despite the fact that they don’t own it. ...
Mirror wills are wills made by two partners where both wills leave all of their property in the same way. This usually means leaving everything to each other and then dividing the funds on the second death between children. In the case of a couple with one...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently announced increases to both the National Living and Minimum Wage. There will be an increase of 19p for the National Living Wage (NLW), unfortunately this was 3.4% lower than expected. However from April 2021 the NLW will be...
Anti-Bullying Week came to an end on Friday and finished with the disclosure that Home Secretary Priti Patel had breached the Ministerial Code by bullying staff at the Home Office, according to an internal government report. It is important that employees...
If you have an accident at work, do you know what your rights are? Accidents happen – but what if another person’s negligence is directly responsible for an accident or serious injury? At Talbots Law our experience helps innocent...
The majority of people will agree that 2020 has been both an unprecedented and unpredictable year. For many of us, our lives were effectively put on hold during the first lockdown and it was during this time where a large number of us participated in a...
Has your employer offered you a settlement agreement as an alternative to redundancy? Are you unsure whether to accept it? Are you looking for advice and assistance? Due to the impact of Covid-19 on businesses across the UK and with the furlough scheme...
Various events have brought the issue of racism to the forefront this year. These events include the disproportionate number of people of BAME background who have died of coronavirus, increased unemployment within the BAME group as a result of the...
Adverse possession land claims – protecting your territory. Adverse possession is a controversial area of law and one commonly known in the media for giving “squatters rights” to land and often causes public outrage. Although not all...
Saturday 10th October is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme, set by the World Federation for Mental Health is "mental health for all". 2020 has been a year out of the ordinary, presenting new and difficult challenges, resulting...
And the top reasons a dispute arises Contentious probate covers the disputes which arise after somebody dies. The disputes dealt with in this department are extremely varied and are not limited to disputes about the validity of a Will. Here are examples...
From Monday 28 September 2020, the rules for Covid secure weddings and sit-down receptions mean that only a maximum of 15 people will be allowed to attend a wedding or civil partnership. These latest changes made by the Government apply to England -...
Caveats, warnings and appearances Following a death, either the executors (as appointed by the will), or the family member entitled to be appointed under the intestacy rules (where there is no will), is under a duty to administer the estate. The personal...
In order for a will to be valid, its execution needs to comply with various formalities which are set out in the Wills Act 1937. This includes the requirement for the will to be signed in the presence of two or more witnesses. However, social distancing...
COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of our lives and as we get into the ‘new normal’ we’d like to say congratulations to those couples who have weathered the storm and got engaged during lockdown, and to recognise those couples who have had...
