Whether you are in the process of writing your will or someone close to you has passed away, you may have heard the term beneficiaries and wonder whether it is something you need to consider.

Beneficiaries are those people who benefit, whether through a will, a trust or a life insurance policy when someone dies. Each beneficiary is named within the relevant document and there can be as many beneficiaries as the deceased wishes.

If you have been caught drink driving, you will likely be worried about the consequences and what happens next. A drink driving conviction can have serious ramifications such as impacting your ability to work should the charge lead to disqualification, as well as the financial implications that a large drink drive fine could have.

The legal world is full of terms and complexities that can leave people feeling confused. Cutting through the jargon, we aim to demystify the legal process and ensure our clients are well-informed every step of the way.

If you are going through the process of buying a property or piece of land, you may have come across the term ‘restrictive covenants’.

Read on to find out what a restrictive covenant is, what it means for a property purchase and when to seek legal advice.

The law on tenant’s rights in private properties is clear and details exactly what is expected from a landlord and from a tenant. The law covers aspects of renting a property such as safety responsibilities, rent arrears and anti-social behaviour.

Perhaps surprisingly, in England and Wales, tenants do not necessarily have the right to a written tenancy agreement. Where one is drawn up it should give details of the tenancy, including the landlord’s name and address and any conditions of the tenancy.

Whether it is hitting 90mph on the motorway or 31mph in a residential area, going over any speed limit is an offence and as such could result in a penalty.

The consequences of speeding vary depending on whether the incident is classed as minor or serious. Either way, the process of facing a speeding charge can be stressful.

Read on to find out what you need to know about being caught speeding…

The Perinatal Institute has published its findings following a review into perinatal deaths at Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 

A perinatal death concerns babies who died between 28 weeks gestation up to 4 weeks after birth. 

From financial matters to specialist IT services, there are times when businesses need to utilise the skills and expertise of external experts. One such area is commercial property law.

As a business, it is essential that the process of buying and selling property is undertaken properly and legally if the business is to maximise its investment or minimise any losses.

Commercial property comes in many shapes and sizes and includes property such as:

The financial world can be complex and even the savviest among us can find the world of financial records, tax returns and profit and loss accounts confusing. Therefore, to ensure our finances are kept in order, many of us turn to a professional accountant to handle our affairs.

From business accounts to personal finances, when we appoint an accountant to work on our behalf we are putting our trust in their skills, experience and training.

Whether it is a planned project or emergency repairs, if you are getting work done on your property or workplace, it requires an investment of time and money.

Each year in the UK builders undertake a vast array of projects much to their customers’ satisfaction. However, despite the best of intentions, there are times when projects do not go to plan and disputes arise. In such cases adopting a calm approach and trying to resolve the matter through discussion is advised.