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What changes today? From today, 30 October 2026, employers will need to take "all reasonable steps" to prevent sexual ha

As an apprentice solicitor, I support the solicitors in the Laceys family team whilst learning the practical skills and

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The role of executor is an important one. This is the individual who will be in charge of finalising your estate, dealin

A substantial number of homebuyers, in particular first time buyers, are lucky enough to receive help with their purchas

A recent High Court decision provides a useful reminder about who pays the legal costs when a trustee ends up in court o

The High Court’s decision in Elliott v Bateson [2026] EWHC 2440 (Ch) is a useful reminder that even a Will drawn up by a

The government has launched a consultation with a view to giving unmarried couples the right to inherit if one of them d

A recent court case Kroll Agency Services Ltd & Others v Tariverdy & Others [2026] EWHC 1453 (KB), has shed ligh

If you think you may have been unfairly left out of a Will, time is not on your side. A recent High Court decision is a

If you work shifts, fitting your parenting time around a court order can feel like trying to solve a puzzle that keeps c

If you are selling or buying a property, you may be advised that you need an indemnity insurance policy. We look at what

Making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a crucial part of planning for the future, but people often put it off. We l

If the executors or administrators of an estate cannot find a beneficiary, it can complicate matters. We look at how to

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In the case of McDaniel v Talbot, Emma McDaniel sought reasonable financial support from the estate of her late father,

As I reach the halfway point of my third seat, it's a great opportunity to share what a typical day looks like for a tra

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Issues that mean a conveyancing transaction falls through Unfortunately, it is sometimes the case that a conveyancing tr

You may not be aware of it, but whether you are watching an intense match, buying your favourite teams kit, or tracking

What do you do if you don’t want to be the executor of an estate? Administering an estate after someone’s death can be a

If you are buying or selling a property, you are probably wondering about the conveyancing process. Below we have develo

The Equality Act 2010 required employers to protect workers and employees from sexual harassment in the workplace.  In O

If you grant a lease for more than five years, you will want to include a rent review, so that you can make sure the ren

Selling your shares in a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is a significant step, often marking a new chapter in yo

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It is a common misapprehension that if you live with someone long enough, your relationship transforms into a ‘common la

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If you have agreed a commercial letting but need to complete works before your tenant can move in, an agreement for leas

If a company wants to raise money by issuing additional shares then, under company legislation, it is obliged to offer t