Upon death, a person’s estate will be valued for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes to include all of their assets and take into account any outstanding liabilities. Account will also be taken of any lifetime gifts that a person may have made. Certain gifts made in the seven-year period prior to a person’s death will also […]
All renewable energy developments which operate by way of Lease should consider what happens at the end of the Lease. In particular, the yielding up obligation on the Tenant and what happens if the Tenant either fails to yield up the property in a suitable state or is in financial difficulty so as not able […]
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Many of us may find ourselves involved in a divorce or civil partnership dissolution at some point in our lives, and for business owners this will certainly have an impact on their commercial activities. The law regards a family business as an asset or indeed a financial resource, alongside the matrimonial home, investments, and pensions. […]
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Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, but it can bring about various physical and emotional challenges. It is hoped that employers will be sympathetic to any of its employees experiencing menopausal symptoms, however, this may not always be the case. Employees who feel they are being forced out of their job due […]
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The menopause is a natural phase of life, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years of age, however, it can affect women at a much younger age. Given that our population are living and working for longer, sometimes past retirement age, it is crucial for employers to be aware of the menopause and its variety […]
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Powers of Attorney enable people you trust to look after your affairs if you are unable to handle them yourself. If you haven’t yet put a Power of Attorney (POA) in place, or you are relying on an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), are you sure that you and those closest to you are protected […]
When dealing with property transactions for my clients, I am regularly asked, “it is my property, why am I not allowed to erect a shed in my garden or keep a caravan on my drive without seeking the original developer’s consent?” I can understand why people would ask, because I had similar thoughts when I […]
Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has recently settled a claim following the death of a man who was initially involved in a workplace accident resulting in orthopaedic leg injuries. He spent several weeks in hospital, was discharged and shortly afterwards died as the result of a blood clot on […]
Claims management companies often contact recent property buyers suggesting that they have overpaid SDLT. They offer, for a percentage of any ‘recovery’, to help claim reimbursement from HMRC. David Osborne of local solicitors Fraser Dawbarns explains why their offers should be treated with caution. Ideally, no one would need this service, because their lawyer would […]
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Personal injury specialist Neil John, a partner at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £40,000 settlement for a man who was hit from behind by a fork lift truck. The man, who was working in a factory at the time of the incident, suffered a foot and ankle injury as a result and was unable to […]
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