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At BakerLaw, we are always looking to provide the best for our clients – not only in the customer experience we deliver, but also in the services we are offering. For some time, our Wills , Powers of Attorney , Trusts ...
People are increasingly leaving a digital legacy after their death, as well as digital assets. We take a look at how to deal with the digital aspects of an estate. Dealing with someone’s online presence and digital matters after they have passed...
If you have been left a legacy in someone’s Will, or you are inheriting from someone who did not leave a Will, you may be wondering how soon your entitlement will be paid to you. We take a look at the Probate process and why Executors or...
Whether a worker is an employee or a contractor can be an important distinction, with certain rights and responsibilities attaching to employment status, including in respect of unfair dismissal and redundancy payments. Employees work under a contract of...
Many properties have asbestos present in places such as walls, insulation, piping, and garage roofs. It is no longer legal to use asbestos when constructing property and it cannot generally be removed by someone without a licence. If you have asbestos...
Long-awaited reforms to the law surrounding leasehold property will start to take effect in 2022 as the government seeks to make matters fairer for leaseholders. Problems for those owning leasehold property have increased over recent years, with the some...
With the current Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) system having come into effect in 2007, the government consultation on reforming the process is welcomed by many who are concerned about protecting those who lose mental capacity to manage their affairs....
Having a Will is crucial in ensuring your loved ones will be cared for in the future in the way that you want. However, it is easy to make an error in making or signing and witnessing a Will, meaning it could be invalid. If your Will is not considered...
Research done on behalf of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) has found that almost half of UK adults who have a Will have not updated it for more than five years. SFE is a national association of independent lawyers who specialise in legal matters for the...
Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs, give an energy performance rating for properties, with the most energy efficient properties being awarded an A rating while the least efficient are rated as a G. Current legislation requires landlords to achieve a...
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