Woman written out of father’s Will wins right to inherit his estate
January 28th 2021A woman has won the right to inherit her father’s estate after a “DIY Will” supposedly signed on his deathbed was ruled invalid. Rebecca Armstrong Solicitor in our specialist Will Claims team reports on this recent case. Terri Tibbles had been the sole beneficiary of a Will her father William wrote a year before he died. In a letter of wishes attached to that Will, Mr Tibbles said that Terri’s…
Will Your Business Qualify for Covid-19 Business Interruption Insurance?
January 21st 2021Mark Aspin Director and Head of Dispute Resolution provides an update. Since last May, we’ve been following the proceedings launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to add some clarity to the availability of “Business Interruption” (BI) insurance as a result of business closures as a result of the pandemic. Last September the High Court came to its conclusions, and as the national press has now reported the Supreme Court…
Government plans crackdown on ‘unfair’ employment clauses
January 11th 2021The government is considering a crackdown on what it describes as unfair employment contracts that restrict worker freedom. Joanne Stronach Head of Employment & HR reports. The measures could include banning the use of exclusivity clauses, which prevent workers from taking on additional work with other employers. This would apply to workers whose guaranteed weekly income is below the Lower Earnings Limit, currently £120 a week. The change would put…
How do I get to see my children?
January 9th 2021Most parents don’t need a court order setting out the arrangements for them to see their children. We would recommend that any separating parents try to agree the arrangements before the separation and tell the children together what is going to happen.
What personal injury compensation am I entitled to?
January 3rd 2021If you are successful in your claim you are entitled to compensation for your injuries to include your pain, suffering and loss of amenity.
Personal Injury: Is there a time limit for pursuing my claim?
January 1st 2021Personal Injury: Is there a time limit for pursuing my claim? There is generally a time limit of 3 years from the date of the accident within which court proceedings must be issued. If you fail to do so your claim is statute barred. The situation is different if the injury happened to a child under 18 years or to someone incapable of managing their own affairs. We will provide specific…
Difference between Leasehold and Freehold properties
January 1st 2021Ownership of leasehold property is determined by the Lease entered into between the Landlord and the Tenant.
Personal Injury: Will I need to attend Court?
January 1st 2021Personal Injury: Will I need to attend Court? The vast majority of personal injury claims settle without the need to go to Court unless settlement cannot be agreed either in respect of who is responsible for your accident or separately the value of your claim.
How long does it take to buy a house?
January 1st 2021It normally takes between 10 to 14 weeks to buy a house, sometimes even longer for a flat.
Debt Recovery: Someone is threatening to bankrupt me, what should I do?
January 1st 2021Debt Recovery: Someone is threatening to bankrupt me, what should I do? First – do you admit owing the money? If not, then get in touch because where there is a “genuine dispute” as to a debt, a creditor cannot make someone bankrupt (or liquidate a company). However, if you receive any formal documents then there are very strict time limits for responding so don’t delay.If you admit owing the…
