Independent Legal Advice (ILA) is normally a requirement of a lender for secured lending i.e. property related work. There are various different types and which one is relevant to your situation will depend on what type of borrowing you require and the Lender’s requirements. All Lenders are different and use different forms and have different […]
When it comes to wills for unmarried couples, it is a common misconception that an unmarried partner has similar inheritance rights to those of a wife/husband/civil partner, should their partner die without leaving a Will (intestate). This is not the case and the death of a partner (no matter how long-term the relationship) may leave […]
What is a Separation Agreement and when would you use it? A Separation Agreement allows a couple to document and sort out their financial situation at the time that they agree to go their separate ways. The Agreement allows them to record who is to have what and hopefully avoid the necessity of expensive and […]
If you want to do business with a gentleman (or lady), why on earth would you rely on their word? The question must be “why take a chance?” At its best, a gentlemen’s agreement (realistically this is a verbal agreement) is as enforceable (or unenforceable) as any other verbal contract. Much will depend on trying […]
This is an interesting question and one which I know many leaseholders wrestle with when dealing with their landlords. While I’m sure that there may well be leases out there allowing direct enforcement of covenants by leaseholders against other leaseholders I have yet to see one. This leaves leaseholders in a difficult position having to […]
This is an interesting question and one which I know many leaseholders wrestle with when dealing with their landlords. While I’m sure that there may well be leases out there allowing direct enforcement of covenants by leaseholders against other leaseholders I have yet to see one. This leaves leaseholders in a difficult position having to […]
The recent case of ‘the guiding hand’ demonstrates once again, the advantages of using an experienced legal adviser when getting a Will and Lasting Power(s) of Attorney put in place to avoid costly probate disputes or abuse by third parties. We not only advise it for high-net-worth individuals but for all and everyone. Basically, documents should […]
You’ve achieved your aim and secured a spousal maintenance or costs order from the court – end of story, happy ever after – right? But what if the debtor then doesn’t pay? What are your options? Set out below is a brief guide to the next steps and methods of enforcement available to you as […]
You’ve achieved your aim and secured a spousal maintenance or costs order from the court – end of story, happy ever after – right? But what if the debtor then doesn’t pay? What are your options? Set out below is a brief guide to the next steps and methods of enforcement available to you as […]
Employers frequently include a policy expressly entitling them to monitor employee emails and work related messaging accounts. The monitoring of employee emails and messaging enables employers to obtain crucial information about unlawful employee activity. Preventing misuse of computer equipment Primarily monitoring is intended to ensure employees are not misusing the company’s computer equipment and messaging […]
Thinking of buying or selling a business? There are certain procedures which should be followed to ensure a quick and relatively painless process. The following is just a brief description of some of the terms used and what they mean. We obviously would say this but you really will benefit from instructing rhw at an […]
Asleep on the Job? Should those within the care sector who are expected to ‘be present’ overnight at their place of work, be paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW)? rhw Solicitors look at two key cases in this specific area which is causing concern amongst care providers. There have been various key legal cases focusing […]
We have previously commented on the plans from the Government to overhaul the charging bands relating to how probate fees are paid. The last couple of days have proved to be interesting times for the proposals, as the joint committee on statutory instruments has suggested the changes many not be legally enforceable. The report from […]
Many legal claims including claims for property or breach of contract can survive the death of a claimant. This means a claimant’s estate can sometimes continue a claim, even after the claimant has passed away. However, in February 2017, the High Court ruled that such claims do not include claims under the Inheritance (Provision for […]
Settlement Agreements are quite a hot topic at the moment. I have heard them being discussed on several high profile business programmes on TV and Radio. There seems to be some misunderstandings about what they actually are, what they cover and don’t cover and the rights of those who are affected by them. Let rhw’s […]