With individuals owning more assets and family structures constantly changing, inheritance disputes are becoming more common and complex. If a dispute does occur following the passing of a loved one, determining exactly who inherits what can be a challenge.

In this article, we'll be taking a look at some of the most common causes of inheritance disputes, as well as providing examples of some of the ways in which they can be effectively resolved. Let's get started.

Repetitive strain injury is a common injury suffered by many workers in the UK. It is a general term used to describe pain and discomfort caused by repetitive actions which affect muscles, tendons and nerves in the upper body. Your employer has a responsibility to ensure that safe working conditions protect you against such an injury.

If you have sustained a repetitive strain injury at work, then you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our experienced personal injury solicitors to find out how we can help you bring a successful claim.

Being asked to become a trustee is an important expression of trust. For this reason, it’s important to understand what exactly the duties and responsibilities of a trustee involve before accepting the role.

In the wake of a bereavement, going through an inheritance dispute is the last thing that any party will want. This can be a very stressful, emotionally upsetting and confusing affair for many people. Regardless of whether the dispute concerns the validity of a Will, actions against Trustees, questionable lifetime gifts or any other related matter, our Contentious Probate team can help you. 

In this article, we’ll discuss five common grounds for contesting a Will and how a solicitor can assist you in this process.

Would an average working week in the UK of 32 hours be viable?

It has been announced that under a Labour government, the average working week in the UK could be cut to 32 hours within 10 years. Further, the shadow chancellor said the cut could be done with "no loss of pay". This, at first glance, seems to be a good deal for employees. But it is important to note that this would not be able to be directly enforced on businesses.

A Bare Trust is where an individual (the Trustee) holds assets on behalf of another person (the Beneficiary). The Beneficiary can ask for the return of the assets at any time and is treated as the absolute owner for tax purposes. Problems arise where there is no formal document setting out that, whilst the asset is in the Trustee's name, it really belongs to the Beneficiary.

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019. It will apply to all new tenancies (defined below) from 1 June 2019 onwards, as well as tenancies which are renewed after that date. It does not apply to tenancies granted before 1 June 2019 which automatically convert to statutory periodic after that date. It also does not apply to Assured Tenancies.

Tenancies that are likely to be affected include:

Employers have a legal obligation to abide by the terms and conditions agreed with an employee as part of a settlement agreement. As a result, a breach of the terms of the agreement on the part of an employer can have a number of significant implications, potentially paving the way for damages claims to be brought by an employee for breach of contract. 

If you’ve been offered a settlement agreement (formerly known as a compromise agreement) or are on the verge of entering settlement agreement negotiations with your employer, you may be wondering what steps you can take to deliver the best possible outcome for you.

There are so many misconceptions about relationships and how a particular relationship status can effect a Last Will and Testament. Here are few common misconceptions that we have heard during clients meetings.  

“My Will has been revoked as I am divorced”

This is incorrect. Your Will is not automatically revoked upon divorce but rather your ex-spouse is treated as being deceased within the terms of the Will.  The remainder of your Will remains valid.