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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...
A Lasting Power of Attorney authorises a trusted friend, relative or professional, to make decisions on someone’s behalf, should they lose the capacity to do this themselves, or should they need assistance with managing their affairs. If an individual...
Taking on an apprentice can be advantageous for businesses, providing them with training in the skills the organisation needs and to the standards required. It is a good opportunity to invest in a new and motivated worker for the future. As an employer,...
A trial of the four-day work week is set to go ahead in the UK from June 2022 as 60 businesses and over 3,000 employees take part in a pilot scheme. The scheme is being coordinated by 4 Day Week Global, think tank Autonomy, the 4 Day Week UK Campaign and...
When you write your Will, you may be wondering whether it will remain a private document, or whether it is ever likely to become public knowledge. We take a look at the issues surrounding publication of Wills. After the death of Prince Philip, the High...
With UK weather becoming more extreme, homeowners are having to deal with an increase in damage caused by trees and fences being blown down. We take a look at who is responsible and how to deal with a storm damage insurance claim. The UK has seen an...
As your needs change over time, you may find you wish you had more space or a different type of space at home. We take a look at whether it might work best to extend your existing accommodation or whether moving house would be a better option. If you have...
If you are dealing with the estate of someone who has died, you need to check whether any of the beneficiaries have been declared bankrupt. If you mistakenly distribute part of the estate to a bankrupt beneficiary, the trustee in bankruptcy could bring a...
BakerLaw LLP Solicitors, Farnham - Proud supporters of the Phyllis Tuckwell Make a Will Month 2022 BakerLaw Solicitors are very proud to have successfully supported the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice ‘Make a Will Month 2022’. Due to our Will...