Insights 7 November 2017

What do you need to know about personal injury trusts?

If you receive a lump sum payment due to an injury, setting up a trust is an option to consider

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Insights 3 November 2017

Contracts of employment – should they be written or verbal?

There is no legal requirement to provide a written employment contract, it can be verbal or even a mixture of the two, but is there a best practice?

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Insights 16 October 2017

Understanding Legal Rights

When you die, your spouse and your children will automatically be entitled to a share of your estate regardless of whether or not you have a Will

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Insights 20 September 2017

You’ve received inheritance, now what?

If you inherit it may be tempting to purchase extravagantly, however there are some key things you could consider to make the most of your windfall

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Insights 30 August 2017

Money and maintenance: two different approaches by Rachel Roberts

We are delighted to feature an article from Rachel Roberts, Managing Partner at Stowe Family Law, on spousal maintenance following a relationship breakdown

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Insights 28 August 2017

Small print can be critical to pop-up success

The critical ingredients for a successful pop-up bar include a great location, well-mixed refreshments and avoiding some legal pitfalls

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Insights 16 August 2017

The rights of Scottish cohabitees

If you are cohabiting in Scotland and need to make a claim upon separation or the death of your partner, the process may not be as straightforward as you think

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Insights 9 August 2017

Speaking to children about separation or divorce

When parents decide to separate one of the most challenging decisions they will make is how and when to tell their children

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Insights 1 August 2017

New business models are needed for social care services to be sustained

Social care providers could become more sustainable by considering new partnerships and business structures

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Insights 19 July 2017

Do grandparents have a right to see their grandchildren?

There are rarely 'winners' when couples separate, but loving grandparents can often be among the biggest losers are contact their their grandchildren is lost

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Insights 13 July 2017

Why is it important to have a Will?

Sandy Lamb, Private Client Partner, examines what can happen when someone dies without a Will and what this can mean for their family and business

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Insights 11 July 2017

Beware of false economies on employment law

Head of Employment and Partner, Ben Doherty, explains why social care charities need to be careful that they don’t fall foul of employment law

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