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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...
COVID 19 – Furloughed employees entitled to full redundancy payments On 30 July 2020, the Government announced a new law which ensures that employees made redundant during furlough will not be financially worse off merely because they have been...
COVID 19 - Guidance for businesses getting back to work Now that restrictions are easing, employers are facing new challenges: understanding ‘the new normal’, how to get their employees back to work safely and how to get their business...
Some much-needed clarification of notice pay calculation . . . When the government first introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme there were a number of issues which were unclear, the majority of which have now been clarified. One such...
Our dispute team are busy helping both companies and individuals get what’s owed to them – and having great success! Need help with debt recovery? Good cash flow is essential for any business, even more so at this time, when all businesses have...
There has been a 70% rise in the number of people looking for help to write and update their wills, during the coronavirus pandemic, but the current social distancing measures have made this a challenging process. Not least because UK rules, dating...
On 17 March 2020, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advised against all non-essential travel, resulting in many cancelled holidays. While some travel providers are cancelling flights and holidays and issuing refunds to consumers, others are issuing...
COVID-19 – An update on Furlough Leave Since our last article on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave) the Government has published a number of updates to the guidance. These updates have clarified a few areas of uncertainty that...
It’s been drummed into all of us: stay at home. But what if home is shared with someone that you don’t want to share it with? What can be done? If domestic abuse is a factor, there is clear guidance. The government advice is...
Need legal support? Worried about the health risks of travelling to meet a solicitor? Worry no more! Whether you are looking to put in place Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, talk to somebody about your relationship and divorce, or simply to...
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, there is a possibility of global recession according to some analysts. How will this affect your business? If the Government place the majority of the population on lock-down and/or increasing numbers of your...
Looking at buying a property in the countryside? What if your dream property comes with an agricultural occupancy condition? Agricultural Ties or Agricultural Occupancy Conditions are planning conditions imposed on...
If you have said “I WILL!” read on... It’s a romantic time of year and tying the knot whether by marriage or civil partnership is exciting. Lots of fun things to plan and good times ahead. But don’t forget that legally...
Sadly, not many of us get around to making a will; roughly six in ten adults die each year without having made a valid will. This is known as dying ‘intestate’ and in these circumstances, the law sets out who is entitled to inherit the assets of...
It’s that time of year where the chaotic Christmas shopping is finally over but the sales are just too tempting to say no! What about if one of your gifts turn out to be unsuitable, faulty or not fit for purpose? If you want to return an unwanted...
We hope you had a brilliant Christmas, and congratulations if you had something extra special to celebrate – maybe you got engaged over Christmas, or had an offer accepted on your first home together? If so, it’s such an exciting time of your...
The festive season is upon us and Christmas parties are in full swing. If you have not already done so, now is the time for employers to issue a gentle reminder to their staff conveying the message that the same rules that apply in the workplace still...
A review into negligence at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust has now identified over 600 cases where children were left with brain damage, or in some cases died, due to clinical malpractice. It's thought that the number could rise as more people...
Have you ever considered the issues of defamation when viewing comments online? It's hard to imagine a time when social media wasn't such a part of everyday life. Facebook and Twitter have completely transformed the way people both publish and...
Christmas is just around the corner, and for many people it brings the opportunity to spend time with loved ones and make memories. But for those who have separated from their partners and are struggling to agree arrangements to spend time with their...
Our expert Dispute Resolution team regularly help landlords with tenant disputes - here's what a new client had to say about our services in his 5-star review on Trustpilot "Never having had to use a Solicitor before, I approached...
A supply agreement sets out the terms and protects the rights of both parties under the supply contract. So, whether you are buying or selling it is important to understand your obligations and be confident that you can meet them. A well drafted...
Do you really need a written Supply Agreement? Muneeb Dean, Head of our Company Commercial team, looks at the three top reasons why you do. To protect your interests - When you enter into any type of commercial contract you want everything to run...
. . . there could still be arguments . . . . . . as Mary Jane Cowan discovered when her husband died in 2016. Michael Cowan, the man who invented the black bin-liner, left his £16m Estate in the control of Will trustees, with the intention...
Janet Moreton, a specialist solicitor in disputed probate – gives some sound, practical advice. What if you are a beneficiary under an Estate or Will, and are becoming frustrated at the time the Executor or Administrator is taking to deal with...
Unpicking the financial side of a separation can be a minefield, with many people facing the reality that they don't know the value of their own assets, let alone those of their partner or spouse. Changes in pension and investment regulations...
Could "no fault" divorce end the blame game? Legislation for no fault divorce will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time becomes available to end the “blame game” in marital breakdowns, the Justice Secretary, David Gauke,...
Permitted Development Rights are rights to make certain changes to a building without the need to apply for planning permission. They derive from a general planning permission granted by Parliament rather than from permission granted by the Local...
Thinking about developing a site for residential purposes? Do you know about permission in principle (PiP)? PiP came into force on 1 st June 2018 and is an alternative way of obtaining planning consent for a housing-led development which is arguably...
Less than half of all adults have a will, and the number drops even more for parents with young children, yet it is the one legal document every parent should have. The most compelling reason for a parent to have a will is to be able to nominate a guardian...
13th-19th May was Mental Health Awareness Week, and was designed to raise awareness of mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all. Here at Talbots Law, our Family Team understand, better than many, that...
There are 850,000 people living with Dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to over 1 million by 2025. Whilst the number of registered Lasting Powers of Attorney are rising, many people are left unprepared with family members or carers being unable to...
Living with Dementia can be a challenging time for the whole family, but here are five simple steps that could make a huge difference in overcoming some of those challenges: Putting a prominent feature to the front of the house can make it easily...
Really proud to have been awarded accreditation as a Solicitor for the Elderly, specialising in support and advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and their carers. It’s always been my goal to specialise in this area,...
What if the unthinkable happened and you were no longer around to look after your children? Who would make decisions for them if you died before they turn 18 years of age? It’s a subject no-one wants to discuss, but Beverley Stanton has...
As we reported late last year, the Government has proposed changes to the current system of fees charged for a grant of probate for a deceased person’s estate. You can see our article here . Despite facing overwhelming opposition since it was first...
Not a lot of people know this . . . but someone claiming money through the courts could retain a charge over property without having a judgment debt, as a result of the court’s discretionary powers when dealing with an application to set aside a...
Many shareholders overlook the need for a shareholders agreement . . . until they experience problems and it becomes a case of who said what, and who remembers what was said. When setting up a new business, very few business owners think about the...
The dangers of buying a vehicle in good faith without checking for HPI Samuel Lane recently helped a client who had come into possession of a vehicle that had been passed to her following the unfortunate loss of her husband. She had received...
Although a couple might come to the sad conclusion that their marriage is over, for one reason or another, they might put off bringing it to an end formally. Does it matter? Well, it could. And if it really is over, and divorce proceedings...
A security Deposit is always a fundamental part of any Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement, providing the Landlord with security in the event of damage to the property or in the event the tenant falls into rent arrears. Aside from the traditional...
The draft Domestic Abuse Bill announced yesterday seeks to ban the cross examination of domestic abuse victims in the Family Courts. Since 2013 the number of cases that have people representing themselves on one or both sides has increased to an incredible...
Workers are to be given better protection following a series of proposed changes made by the government, in what is being claimed as the biggest reform in 20 years. Key proposals include: Giving workers a right to a written statement of terms....
. . . but I don't want to be. Sue Howard, Trusts & Estates Solicitor has some practical advice to help you come to terms with this important responsibility . . . and suggestions about where to turn if you really can't face it Firstly - ...
It’s that time of year when the shops start filling with all of the must-have items, supermarkets tell you to get in quick and order the turkey and trimmings, and there's still 7 weeks to go! The sad thing is, at this time of year family...
We all need a will, and there’s no question that it’s one of the most important documents we will ever write. Surely it makes sense, then, to seek professional advice when deciding who you want to inherit, so that when the times comes your...
Keith Yates, Director of Residential Property at Talbots Law, looks at what the Chancellor’s plans will mean for the housing market “With the market stalling in the last few months, and fears that house price could fall significantly if the UK...
Guest blogger David Campbell from DPA-OK
The short answer is YES! In the absence of a written agreement a tenancy agreement does still exist even if there is only an verbal agreement between the Landlord and the Tenant. For example, the Landlord and Tenant may have agreed at the start of the...
