Articles
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a complex part of estate planning, it is important to understand the basic inheritance allowances. Kay Brown explains...
We outline the law for consumer goods - the Consumer's Rights for buying in shops and buying online. What happens when deliveries are late or broken, or never turn up? What is the law if you change your mind?
Kay Brown details 10 Reasons Why you should use a Solicitor to create your Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”)
Bollywood comes to Leicester's Property Face2Face networking group this Christmas...book your place
Lawson-West Solicitors hosted a Charity Business Quiz at Leicester Racecourse...
Good Luck to everyone attending 'The Business Quiz' on Wednesday 8th November - we are supporting LOROS in this charity quiz evening..
Male Menopause in the Workplace – Employee Rights and Employer Obligations
Head of our Probate, Wills and Trusts team, Phoebe Skarlatos, looks at TikTok misinformation which can alter facts about the law...
How does Probate work? We provide a helpful guide and video to help the recently bereaved and others to learn a bit more about Probate...
This article looks at LPAs, what they are for and the authority they give...find out more
How will climate change affect my property? Director Rebecca Beswick explains...
Senior Commercial Property Solicitor, Russell Dowling, discusses Overage Provisions - or claw-back clauses - and how to navigate them effectively...
Uncovering the impact of unqualified advisors in the estate planning sector - comments on the STEP Wills and Trusts Report 2023...
We are proud to announce the introduction of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) scheme...
Lawson-West Solicitors has been shortlisted for the 'Solicitor Firm of the Year - Midlands' award at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023
This week, the Government made an announcement about the law governing equal pay in the UK...
Are you a Landowner with a Telecommunications Code Operator as a Tenant?
Does your name truly represent you or your changed circumstances? Changing your name legally requires a Deed Poll. What is a Deed Poll and how do you create one?
There is a difficult emotional journey for children of families where parents are splitting-up, we set out the main areas and where to find supportive advice and assistance...
We ask - Are gender fluid and non-binary workers discriminated against because the Equality Act 2010 is out of date?
Our legal experts and professionals are really good at their jobs, not only are they experienced, friendly and caring, they’re amazingly qualified...
Employment Law: What is the law surrounding protected characteristics for religion or belief? What is a Philosophical Belief?
The Government has responded to the 2019 consultation on options of reforming family related leave and pay. The response sets out new reforms...
Our employment team looks at privacy, defamation and misconduct, what legal steps are likely for both employer and employee...
Should employers control alcohol consumption at staff Christmas parties and social gatherings? 1 in 3 workers witness party harassment or inappropriate behaviour CMI study finds...
Our Probate and Wills team looks at the US argument over which one of Aretha Franklin's Wills is valid...
We're very proud to share a selection of our recent client reviews!
Latest news and statistics on house prices and mortgage rates - Will house prices fall? Are mortgage rates increasing? Find the latest thinking here...
More about our Family Law team...
Lawson-West Solicitors announces new Managing Director appointment from 1st July 2023
Head of Family Law at Lawson-West Solicitors, Fiona Wilson, encourages couples to incorporate the financial agreement into their divorce court order and there are important reasons why....
High Value Settlement Agreements for Directors, Executives and Employees
The Carers Leave Act 2023 has received Royal Assent, this means employers are duty bound to provide workplace Unpaid Leave to carers....
At our exclusive networking lunch today, we heard the latest news about the development of Leicester City Centre..
Separations can be fraught experiences with threats and demands flying from both parties to damage or hurt the other...What's your best course of action?
In the news - conservative MPs and others are putting pressure on Rishi Sunak to scrap Inheritance Tax (IHT). We look at IHT basics, alternatives to IHT and when IHT is payable...
Associate Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team, Sophie Forsyth, discusses whether discretionary trusts are a good idea for care home expenses...
Changes afoot with Alternative Dispute Resolution - SRA encouraging out-of-court resolution to reduce two million civil proceedings that contribute to court delays...
Can you charge to be an Executor of a Will? It can be a very time-consuming task...
We look at the changes coming to the Housing Act that affect landlords and their powers of eviction..it's good news for tenants
We summarise the key changes to the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill and what this means for UK employment law and the impact for employers...
With 75% of suicides affecting men, Ashley Hunt, Director of Lawson West, Employment Solicitor, gives his view of the importance of men speaking out about their mental health, especially if symptoms start to affect their home life and work life...
DIY Divorces can be fast, but they are not all you need in the split of finances.....
Between 2002 and 2011 the government offered a Child Trust Fund Scheme with cash incentive. We discuss the problems for thousands of disabled children experiencing difficulty in accessing their trust fund money...now that they turn 18...
There are a number of agreements that you can use within a relationship, are you familiar with them all?
More about the Family law services at Lawson-West Solicitors....
When should you have a pre-nupt? When's best to sign it?
Should I get a Pet-Nuptial agreement? We paws-itively think so!
