Q&A My partner died and his family are threatening to evict me and his children from his house
I had been with my partner fourteen years. .. In January my partner was killed in a motorcycle accident. He didn’t leave a Will and now his family have told me that my children and I will have to move out of the house.... Can his family really kick me and the children out?
Read moreInspirational fundraiser retires from Oswestry law firm
An Oswestry breast cancer survivor who became well known in the town for her ‘pink day’ fundraisers is hanging up her receptionist’s phone and retiring after 38 years of working for a local law firm.
Read moreQ&A Can we change Dad’s Will after he dies to include his grandchildren?
My widowed father has never updated his Will and now it is too late because he has Alzheimer’s. My concern is that he has left nothing to his grandchildren who could really do with a leg up financially. I know it used to be possible to amend a Will after someone died, is this still the case?
Read moreQ&A Do all executors need to apply for a grant of probate?
My mum prepared a will prior to her death, appointing me and both my brothers as her executors. One of my brothers was recently diagnosed with cancer and my other lives in Canada. It is therefore not possible for us all to get together to sign any paperwork. Could I alone apply for probate?
Read moreQ&A Can Mum help me with house deposit and be on a joint mortgage with me?
I have insufficient capital for a deposit and don’t earn enough to get a mortgage to buy a house on my own. Could my mother help with the deposit ?
Read moreQ&A Do I have to offer my workers ‘flexible working’ opportunities?
Recently, I have faced challenges in recruiting new staff following the departure of several team members over the last six months. The most recent candidate informed me that she is entitled to request flexible working arrangements. Is this accurate?
Read moreQ&A How do I claim injury compensation from tractor driver who didn’t see me on my bicycle when he reversed?
I was riding my bicycle along a single-track country lane when a tractor with a trailer pulled out of a gateway in front of me..... I don’t know how to go about claiming compensation. Can a solicitor help me?
Read moreQ&A What happens if a reserve attorney in an LPA needs to step up and act?
I set up my LPA with 2 attorneys and a reserve attorney. Paperwork has now been received by me and my 2 attorneys.... what has to happen if a reserve attorney is required to step up. Please can you explain?
Read moreEmployers beware! April 2024 means big changes to employment legislation.
The ‘new legislation holiday’ has ended and this year changes to employment law are abundant, which means employers need to be on their toes.
Read moreQ&A How do I calculate holiday pay under new rules from 1 April 2024?
I run a small business with two full-time and four part-time employees. I have heard about the new holiday pay laws, but am not sure what to do about implementing them as they kick in on April 1st and our holiday year runs Jan-Dec. Please could you explain?
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