We are delighted to announce that we have now moved to our new permanent office in Odiham. Our new address is Suite 2, First Floor, Fountains Mall, Odiham,
Covid creates surge in number of people bringing tribunal claims
The Covid pandemic has led to a surge in the number of employees bringing claims to the Employment Tribunal, according to research carried out by Citizens Advice. It says that if claims continue to increase
Covid 19 Update – If possible please use email to contact us
Whenever possible, please use email to contact us. We are classified as Key Workers and as such have been open for business throughout COVID-19. Following government guidance all visits to our offices must be by prior booked appointment only.
Conveyancer – Basingstoke Office
We have a vacancy for a Conveyancer 2 year PQE+ to work in our Basingstoke office in Cross Street. We are seeking a Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer to join our Team.
Tenant protections extended as Covid restrictions continue
Protection for people who rent their homes is being extended while the Covid restrictions continue to affect people’s livelihoods. The measures include a ban on evictions until 11 January 2021
Organ Donation – Human Tissue Act 2004
In response to a recent enquiry from a client, Tessa Shellens sets out below the current position regarding organ donation in England and Wales. “In terms of donation of an organ at death, the current law was clarified by the Human Tissue Act 2004 (albeit it has been recently amended in Wales under the devolved powers).
Court helps to settle family dispute over father’s will
The High Court has settled a dispute between two brothers and their sister over their father’s will. The claim concerned the estate of a Mr Evans who died in 2019. He was survived by his wife, who suffered from motor neurone disease.
Number of families caught by inheritance tax ‘lowest since 2009’
The number of families having to pay inheritance tax (IHT) has fallen for the first time since 2009, according to the latest figures. Inheritance tax is set at 40% and becomes payable once the tax-free threshold of £325,000 has been passed. There is no tax liability
Gift or loan – father in dispute with son over house purchase
The High Court has settled a dispute between a father and son over whether money was ‘loaned or gifted’ to buy a home. The father had been a successful builder and property developer who owned numerous residential properties. He and his son had been directors of a building company which owned a commercial property; the son also owned several other properties transferred to him by the father at an undervalue.
Court corrects ‘unintended windfall’ error in man’s will
The High Court has corrected a clerical error in a man’s will that would have given his nephews and nieces an unintended windfall.