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When Should an Individual or Family Use a Notary?
A Notary’s services aren't just reserved for the boardroom or corporate deals. They play an integral role in our personal lives, safeguarding our most significant decisions and milestones. It’s always wise for families and individuals to know when to seek out their essential services.
When is it Necessary for a Business to Use a Notary?
Navigating the vast world of business operations often requires a deft touch, especially when legal intricacies intertwine with everyday affairs. One such intersection involves the specialised services of a Notary Public.
What is a Notary and when might you need one?
In simple terms, a Notary Public is an internationally recognised legal professional responsible for the preparation, authentication, and certification of documents, transactions, and other assurances.
Can I make a claim for clinical negligence?
When considering whether you are able to make a claim for clinical negligence it is always important to contact a specialist lawyer who should, in the first instance, let you know whether your enquiry relates to poor medical care, or whether there has potentially been a negligent act or omission.
The correlation between workplace injuries and construction
Common hazards in the Construction industry can result in severe injury, including head injuries, spinal injuries, psychological injuries, and even death. Workers suffering from an accident at work can feel concerned about making a claim against their employer, and worry about being disciplined or sacked.
The surprising reality of fatal accidents in the workplace
In the years 2022/23, 135 workers were killed in work-related accidents according to RIDDOR. That means that every 3 days, somebody is killed at work in the UK.
Junior doctors' strikes, ambulance waiting times and the rise in medical negligence claims
The medical field is constantly under pressure to maintain impeccable standards. With an increase in patient loads and varied complexities, the healthcare sector faces immense challenges.
Domestic Abuse: How the Family Courts can offer protection
Domestic abuse can take many forms and it is not always physical. Various different forms of abuse can be in the form of emotional, psychological, financial or sexual abuse. There are different charitable organisations who are able to support victims of domestic abuse, one organisation being Refuge, who offer a free 24/7 helpline to those who need support.
Why is it important to safeguard your future together?
Following a committed relationship, the next stage for a couple is usually to move in with one another. Whilst they have not yet tied the knot, it is important to ensure that their assets and future are protected should the worst happen, and the relationship ends. This is where cohabitation agreements come into play.
The best way to divorce?
Whilst it may not be possible to have a ‘good’ divorce, it is certainly possible to have a bad one. Fortunately, there are steps that both parties can take to make the divorce and separation process as painless and as amicable as possible.
Lasting Powers of Attorney and the Transgender community
The transgender community face many unique legal challenges. One challenge that you may face as a transgender person is ensuring that your financial and personal affairs are properly managed, taking into consideration your gender identity, in the event that you become unable to make decisions for yourself. A Lasting Power of Attorney can be essential to ensure that your interests are protected, and your wishes heard.
The importance of creating a Will as an unmarried couple
With marriage rates dropping to the lowest levels on record, society is seeing more couples than ever residing together, sharing assets, building a life together, but not taking the traditional step of marrying or entering a civil partnership.
Own a rental property? Want to save tax? Read on…
It’s often said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes but, while taxes may be a certainty, the amount of tax you pay isn’t set in stone. Effective tax planning can be used to ensure that your tax liability is minimised.
Give it away, give it away, give it away now!
If gifting a buy-to-let to let property, shares or investments is something that you are considering you might want to make that gift sooner rather than later!
A gift of a property shares or investments is considered a disposal for Capital Gains tax purposes which means that even though you don’t receive any money from the person receiving the property, Capital Gains tax can still arise.
How can I maintain my business in the event I’m no longer able to make decisions?
If you are a business owner or director considering what might happen to your business if you were unexpectedly away or unable to make decisions, it may seem like an unlikely eventuality. In today’s climate, there could be a number of situations which mean you are not able to run your business as you would normally.
Family Friendly Lawyers - is there such a thing?
The majority of family lawyers can safely say that they entered the profession in order to help unhappy people out of unhealthy situations. Family Law involves assisting people when they feel at their most vulnerable. When you feel stressed, upset and aggrieved, sensible decision making may not be at the forefront of your mind and this is why it is really important that you are properly supported from the outset.
Is step-parent adoption right for my family?
With a change in the modern day family dynamic, devoted step-parents are recognised as an integral part of a child's life, providing love, support, and care every step of the way. Introducing: step-parent adoption. Step-parent adoption offers the opportunity for this nurturing relationship to be legally recognised, granting you the legal status of parent.
What happens if I start a new relationship after separation but before I am divorced?
It is not unusual for clients to tell us that, since separating from their spouse, they have met someone else and have started a new relationship. Parties cannot put their life on hold while the divorce process is underway, but it is important that the implications of being in a new relationship are understood.
The rising Popularity of Nuptial Agreements
Any Britney fan and especially one who is a family lawyer, will have seen the news of her marriage breakdown and hoped that she had a Pre-Nuptial Agreement.
The law relating to Nuptial Agreements in America is different from that in England & Wales but the popularity of Nuptial Agreements in this jurisdiction continues to rise.
Workplace Injuries & Your Employer's Insurance Obligations
Every year, countless accidents happen in the workplace which easily could have been avoided. All employers in the UK are responsible for the health and safety of their workers. It is a legal requirement to hold Employers Liability Insurance.