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Where there’s a Will, there’s no way: Widow left out of Mother-in-Law’s out-of-date Will

The law in England and Wales saw an ex-wife inherit under former Mother-in-Law’s Will but Scotland’s succession laws would have meant a different outcome…

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Scotland’s climate change targets: what legal frameworks are in place?

Scotland is considered by many to be a world leader in tackling climate change, with targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2045 –…

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Can you remove an executor as named in a Will from office?

The news coverage of the Royal Family over the past year (2021) has highlighted two very real but sad facts of life (1) all families fight and (2) it can…

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Creating computer games: Be clear to ensure you’re not left with a legal puzzle

A video game is a complex jigsaw of IP. To protect your success, you must secure every piece with early legal contracts.

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Top tips for separated families agreeing childcare arrangements

Separating parents have a responsibility to their children to try to agree on arrangements that allow time with both of them and ensure their children’s…

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Extension of adjusted right to work checks

Temporary changes to the way right to work (RTW) checks may be carried out were introduced last year and have now been further extended to 05 April 2022

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Succession: planning can make it an opportunity rather than a crisis for charity chairs

Why succession planning needs to be part of the day-to-day for charities - not just for emergencies

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Funeral costs, wishes, and what happens when nobody knows your wishes

People may not want to think about planning for their own funeral but preparing can help ensure your wishes are followed and reduce costs left for your loved…

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‘Marriage right’ misconception could prove costly for lockdown couples

Worrying numbers of couples who have set up home together during the coronavirus crisis mistakenly assume they have the same rights as if they were married

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