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What happens if an executor ignores their duties?
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What happens if an executor ignores their duties?

Posted on 23rd September 2022 in Probate & Wills, Later Life Planning

The Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) have recently reported a case in the England and Wales High Court (EWHC) where an executor faces jail time for ignoring their duties and failing to act.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive
What are Section 106 Agreements?
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What are Section 106 Agreements?

Posted on 14th September 2022 in Planning and Licensing

If you have submitted a planning application and been told by the Local Planning Authority that a Section 106 Agreement will need to be completed before planning permission is granted you may be wondering what this means. 
Kelly Burns

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Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What happens when unmarried couples separate?
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What happens when unmarried couples separate?

Posted on 07th September 2022 in Family Law

When unmarried couples separate they are not afforded the same protection in law as married couples who are getting divorced. In this article, we guide you through the Common Law Myth and how cohabiting couples can protect their interests by putting in place a Cohabitation Agreement.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
New deprivation of capital guidance for local authorities
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New deprivation of capital guidance for local authorities

Posted on 07th September 2022 in Later Life Planning, Safeguarding Vulnerable Clients

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has issued guidance to councils on the often-complex issue of Deprivation of Capital decisions.
Sue Halfyard

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Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive
Independent review into Maternity Services at the Nottingham University NHS Trust officially opened
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Independent review into Maternity Services at the Nottingham University NHS Trust officially opened

Posted on 01st September 2022 in Medical Negligence

Today, the independent review into Maternity Services at the Nottingham University NHS Trust was officially opened by Donna Ockenden who leads the review with a team of around 60 practicing NHS maternity experts.
Clair Hemming

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor
Getting pitch fee reviews right
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Getting pitch fee reviews right

Posted on 22nd August 2022 in Parks

Find out about holiday park pitch fee reviews, how to do them and what to do if you make an error with a pitch fee review
Georgina Moore

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Georgina Moore

Solicitor
Can I change my planning permission?
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Can I change my planning permission?

Posted on 04th August 2022 in Planning and Licensing

Planning applications can take several months, if not years, to be decided and during that time it is commonplace for the proposed scheme to be altered especially so in the case of a large development.
Kelly Burns

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Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor
What should landlords do if tenants breach CCTV laws?
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What should landlords do if tenants breach CCTV laws?

Posted on 02nd August 2022 in Affordable Housing

The law around CCTV has become a lot less grey in recent times as the Courts tackle harassment via CCTV and inappropriate use of cameras.
Stephen Burtchaell

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor
Another one bites the dust: aparthotels and their claim to Business Property Relief
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Another one bites the dust: aparthotels and their claim to Business Property Relief

Posted on 01st August 2022 in Parks, Later Life Planning, Company & Commercial

Business-owners will no doubt be well aware of the potentially valuable relief from Inheritance Tax known as Business Property Relief. Where successfully claimed, BPR can shield the full value of a business from the charge to Inheritance Tax.
Rachael Morley

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Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor
What should employers do to avoid holiday pay hurdles?
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What should employers do to avoid holiday pay hurdles?

Posted on 29th July 2022 in Employment

At a time when many are going on holiday, a recent decision has highlighted how easy it can be to get holiday pay wrong.
Mai Mbye

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Mai Mbye

Solicitor
What is an EPA and are they still valid?
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What is an EPA and are they still valid?

Posted on 22nd July 2022 in Later Life Planning

EPAs were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney in October 2007, so it is no longer possible to make a new EPA. However, many existing EPAs will still be valid and may still be used by the relevant attorneys if needed.
What are the legislative changes on the sale of park homes?
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What are the legislative changes on the sale of park homes?

Posted on 19th July 2022 in Parks

In 2017, following the implementation of the Mobile Homes Act 2013 the Government undertook a review to consider the effectiveness of the changes made by the Act and to consider the implementation of further legislation within the parks sector.
Neil Darby

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Neil Darby

Associate & Solicitor