Your pets are an important part of your family, but providing for them in your Will is not as straightforward as providing for other family members. Whilst a cat or dog might be relatively easy to care for, pets such as tortoises, llamas, or horses will...
As a business owner you are likely to have been given the benefit of an indemnity in one or more of your commercial agreements. These can be a valuable method of obtaining some assurance that the company or person who gave you the indemnity, usually...
The most successful commercial landlords take an active approach to managing their properties, and there is more to this than making sure the building is well-maintained. It is also important to check that your tenants are not causing a nuisance to others or...
If you are helping a loved one who is ill or vulnerable in their later life, whether formally or informally, there are various bodies that you might encounter with whom you will need to liaise to assist you with your loved one’s affairs. In this blog...
Imagine a contract you entered into is not going as expected and you want to terminate. All you want is to get out of this contract but, if not terminated properly, this could end up causing you more issues than necessary. Ending a contract cleanly is,...
Update Your Will Week (4th – 10th March), is an annual campaign hosted by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. It aims to raise awareness around the risks of not having an up to date Will and encourages people to update their Will to ensure their...
Buying a new-build house comes with its own issues and processes to follow. Here are the answers to questions on buying a new build house and some tips when buying a new build house. I’ve reserved my new property, what do I need to do now? Now that...
Our York, Malton and Pickering offices are taking part in the Martin House Hospice Make a Will Month in March 2024. This is a scheme where you can make your Will for free* from 1-31 March 2024. If you want to take part as a supporter, a Will Month pack will...
Customer safety and satisfaction are key objectives for any manufacturer or supplier, as you seek to build and maintain a reputation in the market. Quality control plays a key role in new product development, even though it can be a challenge with a long...
If you have been presented with an opportunity for a potential management buyout (MBO) at the company where you work, and you believe there is a strong future for the business, then one of your first and most pressing considerations will be the funding. ...