Major changes coming to a legal practice near you
On 30th October 2007 The Legal Services Act came into force. Outside of legal circles there is very little understanding about the effect of this new law, but it is nothing short of revolutionary.
A mediaeval law resurrected?
Chancel repair liabilities date back to mediaeval times, when wealthy land owners maintained churches. Until recently, chancel repair liabilities was a relatively low key and misunderstood area of conveyancing that troubled few conveyancers much less members of the public.
The importance of good client care in helping to ensure your firm’s bills are paid.
“Anybody who thinks talk is cheap should get some legal advice” - Franklin P. Jones
Review of the recent changes to Inheritance Tax and granting of Powers of Attorney
This Autumn has brought two major changes to the area of Wills and Probate.
The Couples Allowance
Witnessing and Execution of Wills - How to avoid disappointing the
beneficiaries
In the second of a series of articles which look at best practice tips we will consider how simple administrative errors in the witnessing and execution of Wills can give rise to negligence claims against legal practices.
Witnessing a Will
Family heirlooms - How to avoid disappointing the beneficiaries
A blow for clarity within the criminal law has finally been struck by the Fraud Act 2006. This came into force on January 15 2007, heralding sweeping reform of offences that previously stood under The Theft Act’s 1968 and 1978.
The long awaited reform of company law was finally ushered in when the Company Law Reform Bill received Royal assent on 8 November 2006 becoming The Companies Act 2006. At 1300 sections it can boast of being the largest Act that Parliament has ever passed!