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Making a Will can be a bit daunting, but it is the best way to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of in accordance with your wishes. But what happens if your loved ones are under 18. Can you still leave them a gift?
This seminar training event is focused on specialist, intermediate areas of law, aimed at training professionals who wish to learn more about legal subjects to broaden their own understanding...
We explain some of the key words and phrases used in Probate to help cut through legal jargon...
When you're buying a business, there's lots of things to prepare and think about in advance...
What happens when a Child Arrangements Order has not been complied with?
Business networking club event in Leicester...
The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 sets out the law for property disputes....and a signed Declaration of Trust clarifies ownership entitlement and helps to protect property interests
Bankruptcy: how does the process of bankruptcy work, what is a statutory demand and which debts are paid first...
Attending court can be a daunting prospect. We provide practical advice to ensure that your day runs as smoothly as possible.
Children: Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Order
What are the stages of obtaining a court order for children and the role of CAFCASS
Do you actually need a pre or post-nup agreement? Fiona Wilson sets out what family courts look for in relationship agreements....
What is a Child Arrangements Order and what does it do?
Lawson West will be hosting another great quiz evening at Leicester Racecourse on Thursday 7th November in support of LOROS charity...
Legal Rights of Cohabiting Couples & Financial Support for Children
Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
When it comes to estate planning there are various types of Will available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. One type of Will, which is rarely made and often leads to disagreement, is the mutual Will...
An Executor is a person who is named in a Will to deal with the estate of someone who has died. They have a legal duty to carry out the instructions of the Will in accordance with the Law...
1,000 jobs cut may trigger potential Unfair Dismissal Claims and a wave of Settlement Agreements
A 58 year-old was successful in the Employment Tribunal on a case of Age Discrimination, with his employer being ordered to pay a shocking £3.2 million award!
Is your divorce the end of your financial commitment to your ex? Do you need a Court Order before you re-marry?
"If our new Prime Minster is true to his word then employer lawyers need to brace ourselves as we are in for one hell of a ride!" Head of Employment Law, Kate Lea, explains...
Senior Associate Solicitor, Sejal Patel, looks at the changes to employment and employment law should Labour win the General Election...
Large US bank dismisses employees for ‘Mouse Jiggling’ ...
The case of Clifford -v- IBM United Kingdom Ltd...
What is Independent Legal Advice [ILA] and a Certificate of Legal Advice?
We look at how flexible an employer ought to be to allow staff time off to watch The Euros...
The nation is at fever pitch with the Euros 2024 football. Up and down the country flags are appearing and people are preparing for a month full of football until mid-July.
This year’s theme is “Do you see me?” It aims to challenge the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities and to celebrate the valuable contribution they make to society and the workplace...
You may have heard about trusts and how they can stop you from paying inheritance tax, protect you from paying care fees and avoid the need for Probate all in one set up, but are they really this magical solution?
Homeowners are at risk of fraud scams when payments are made via email, without a verification process....
For various reasons, acting as Executor may not be something you feel comfortable undertaking, but what are your options?
Solicitor Nathan Mee took part in the Sky Dive on 24th May for Lamp Charity as part of the Lamp 5k challenge...
We are delighted to announce that Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, has been promoted to Head of Employment Law.
We explain the duties required of Executors in managing the maintenance of a deceased person's property...
Planning your funeral in advance can ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time and ensures that your wishes are met. But how exactly should you plan for your funeral, and is this necessary?
If you have been faced with homophobic or transphobic comments from your employer or co-worker, it is important to understand that the law is on your side...
If you find yourself in a situation where your employer is proposing to exit you from the business under the terms of a settlement agreement, do consider the following three points before proceeding...
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) updated their guidance on pension sharing orders in January of this year. Senior Associate Family Solicitor, Alistair Dobson, explains...
What is the cost of a Will, the type of Will, and solicitors / Will professionals who draft it
Action Homeless, a client of Lawson West’s, is a thriving local charity and social enterprise committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Leicestershire...
There are several strategies you can use to your advantage to strengthen your position when negotiating, but here are our five top mistakes to avoid...
Lawson-West Solicitors is proud to sponsor the Leicester Property Face2Face Curry Club, join us and book your place...
There has been a huge rise in the number of families being investigated by HMRC for potentially underpaying inheritance tax...
Have you been offered a Settlement Agreement/exit package and do you want to negotiate a better package?
Lawson-West provides FREE Walk-In sessions each week where you can speak to an experienced employment specialist about your employer troubles...
What would happen if you died without a Will… Are your wishes going to be adhered to? Are your loved ones even aware of your wishes?
This week marks Mental Health Awareness week. Senior Associate Solicitor, Kate Lea, explains...
If you've ever wondered how Heir Hunters determine who is entitled to a share of an inheritance windfall, you won't be surprised to know there are set rules in place. Could you inherit from a family estate? Read our step-by-step guide...