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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...
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...
