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Inheritance disputes on the rise

Inheritance challenges and disputed wills are soaring, but not just the mega-wealthy are fuelling the action.

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Why flexibility and rigid rules won’t mix in the workplace

From 6 April 2024, employees will have the statutory right to request flexible working arrangements from day one of their employment.

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Key aspects of the Chancellor’s March 2024 Spring Budget

Our experienced solicitors look at the key points of this year's Spring Budget and how they could affect you.

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Understanding Dyscalculia: Employer’s Guide

This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide for employers regarding dyscalculia, a mathematical learning difficulty affecting approximately 5% of the UK population. In it, we'll look at dyscalculia, its impact on employees and the legal obligations employers have to support neurodivergent employees.

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Flipping property and taxes

Whether 2024 will see a further dip in house prices divides property market commentators, while buyers play the wait-and-see game on the mortgage market. The lure of fast profits to be made while the market is slow draws many amateur property developers into the sector.

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We’re proud to support Update Your Will Week 2024

It aims to raise awareness of the risks of not having an up-to-date will and encourages people to update their will to ensure their wishes are fulfilled when they die.

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An employee’s guide to settlement agreements

Employees typically leave their jobs by serving notice and resigning, usually to start a new job elsewhere. However, an employer may decide to terminate an employee's employment contract, or the employee may resign amidst a dispute. In these scenarios, it is more than likely that a settlement agreement will come into play.

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Property Auctions: How a solicitor can be your key to success

Ben Marks, Head of Residential Property at London law firm RIAA Barker Gillette UK, explains why solicitors are invaluable at ensuring buyers and sellers can navigate the legal complexities of auctioned properties. He explores the risks associated with property auctions and discusses solicitors' indispensable role in mitigating these risks.

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Are your business’s legal documents up to date?

New Year is an opportune moment for businesses to ensure their legal affairs are in order. One of the critical aspects of this process is the review and update of legal documents.

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Six Common Inheritance Tax Myths

Busting the misconceptions.

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Charities, gifts and inheritance tax

In 1789 Benjamin Franklin famously said, ‘Nothing is certain except death and taxes’. To date, this is still very much true. We get taxed on our earnings and gains during our lifetime, and upon death, tax may apply to the wealth we’ve built up during our lifetime in the form of inheritance tax.

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Work-Life Balance: How you can support your employees

Karen Cole explores employees' legal rights, the duty of care employers have, and strategies to promote work-life balance.

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