Do I Need a Solicitor to Write My Will? The Real Risks of a DIY Will
You do not need a solicitor to make a valid will. A will made at a kitchen table on a template from a stationer’s is perfectly capable of being legally binding. The difficulty is that a will is the only important document you will ever sign that cannot be queried with...
Local Solicitor or Online Conveyancer? Why the Cheapest Quote Often Costs More
Search for conveyancing online and you will find quotes that undercut a high street firm by a few hundred pounds. On a purchase costing tens of thousands in deposit, fees and moving costs, that gap looks like an easy win. Sometimes it is. Often it is not, and it is...
How to Choose a Conveyancing Solicitor
Most people choose a conveyancing solicitor in about ten minutes, usually from a list handed over by an estate agent. It is one of the few decisions in a house move that is entirely yours to make, and it has more effect on how the next three months feel than almost...
Being Made Redundant? Your Rights and What You’re Owed
Redundancy is a genuine reason for dismissal — but only when it is genuine, and only when it is handled properly. A restructure announced on a Monday with people leaving on the Friday is not a lawful redundancy process, however commercially urgent it feels to the...
