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How have funerals been affected by Coronavirus?

Posted on 22nd June 2020 in Later Life Planning, Coronavirus Pandemic

The rules and regulations surrounding attending funerals have been in the minds of many over the recent months, both due to the tragic increases in family members passing away and the lockdown restrictions in place.

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Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor

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How can social housing play a part in climate action?

Posted on 19th June 2020 in Affordable Housing

Upgrades to social housing can play a larger part than initially thought in the countries efforts to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Is missing Inheritance Tax deadlines reasonable due to Coronavirus?

Posted on 10th June 2020 in Later Life Planning, Coronavirus Pandemic

For those of us who are having to deal with tragic loss and then the administration of a loved one’s estate, surely, then, the Revenue would permit us some breathing space on the usual Inheritance Tax filing deadlines?

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Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor

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What will happen to my business after I die?

Posted on 20th May 2020 in Later Life Planning

If you run your company by yourself, perhaps as a sole director and shareholder, your hard work in building up your business will have cost you many hours of time and sleepless nights. But have you set up your company in such a way to allow it to keep trading after your death?

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Rachael Morley

Partner & Solicitor

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Why you should think about putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney for health and care decisions

Posted on 14th May 2020 in Later Life Planning

The experience of caring for and seeing a parent or other loved one suffer for a prolonged period in the final stages of life, even when the grief has passed, causes many individuals to want their journey to be managed differently.

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What are the Health Protection Regulations 2020?

Posted on 13th May 2020 in Affordable Housing, Coronavirus Pandemic

These regulations implement the change that have been announced over the past few days (but with greater clarity). The regulations are a fairly easy read so if you want to know what can and can’t be done under “lock down”, the regulations should be your first source rather than Kevin or Karen off of Facebook.

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney and how can I put one in place?

Posted on 12th May 2020 in Later Life Planning

Death, mental incapacity and old age are topics which can make people feel uncomfortable. It is important to remember, though, that preparations made whilst you are well enough to make decisions for yourself can make life far easier for you, and your family, later in life.

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Sarah Phillips

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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How much is the statutory bereavement award and who can claim it?

Posted on 06th May 2020 in Medical Negligence

Poor medical care can sadly not only result in injury, but also the death of a patient. For those matters the statutory bereavement award, a set figure of compensation paid to the deceased’s family, has been increased.

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Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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What is a landlord’s consent for lessee’s covenants

Posted on 06th May 2020 in Affordable Housing

The issue in this case was one touching on the enforceability of covenants of the type seen in many typical leases of flats where the leases contain similar covenants and the landlord covenants to enforce those covenants at the request of another lessee.

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What is the Land Compensation Act?

Posted on 04th May 2020 in Affordable Housing

At the heart of the UKs housing problem is a six decade old piece of planning legislation, the Land Compensation Act 1961.

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Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What happens if a buyer or seller drops out after exchanging contracts?

Posted on 01st May 2020 in Residential Property, Coronavirus Pandemic

Residential property contracts are governed by the Law Society’s standard conditions of sale, so pulling out is a breach of contract and attracts financial penalties.

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Nick Conner

Partner and Solicitor

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Looking After Relatives in Care Homes During Covid-19

Posted on 28th April 2020 in Probate & Wills, Coronavirus Pandemic

In these uncertain times and with official guidance changing on a regular basis, many people are understandably worried about their elderly or vulnerable relatives

Posted by

Emma McAdam

Solicitor