Warning for bereaved families facing increase in ‘death tax’
Bereaved families in south Wales could be left thousands of pounds worse off, as well as out of their depth in complex probate cases, due to changes in probate fees and the way the application procedure works, a leading legal firm has warned. From this week, amendments to the way executors apply for probate in […]
Who Will care for your children?
We recently celebrated Self-Care Week and it got us thinking here at Robertsons Solicitors. Are you taking the right steps to ensure your own care is looked after? Not only that, but are you putting the rights steps in place to ensure your children are cared for should you pass away? Recent data released by […]
What is a civil partnership?
Theresa May recently announced that all couples, whether same or mixed-sex, should be entitled to the same choices in life. But what was she talking about? Shortly after her statement, the Prime Minister announced that mixed-sex couples are going to be allowed to enter into civil partnerships in England and Wales. Currently, in the UK, […]
Divorce: a call for change?
During the last few months, there has been hustle and bustle in the news regarding divorce. But, if you’re not quite up to date with all the action we’re here to reveal all. So, what’s been going on? At it’s simplest, the Government is seeking to end the ‘blame game’ within the divorce process. This […]
I do… to I’m done!
First comes love, then comes marriage then comes divorce. This pattern is becoming increasingly popular within the UK! It sounds like divorce is an easy procedure, sign a few documents and you’re divorced, right? Wrong. It’s not always as straightforward as you may think as there is only one legal ground for divorce and that […]
Is that your age?
It came to light recently that age discrimination still very much exists. A report that was published earlier this week has announced that the UK Government and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) are failing to enforce a law on age discrimination. More than a million people over 50, who are seeking and willing […]
Cardiff solicitors warn of looming incapacity crisis in light of national report
98% of people in Wales leave important health and welfare decisions to chance A staggering 67% of people incorrectly believe that their next of kin can specify what they would have wanted if they are no longer able to 71% would like a family member to make medical and care decisions on their behalf, in […]
Is it time to take the plunge?
If you’ve been keeping up with the news recently, you might have heard of the recent court case involving a plumber, Gary Smith, and his fight for employment rights against Pimlico Plumbers. The plumber fought for his right to be considered a ‘worker’ despite his ‘self-employed’ status and filing tax returns to this effect. After […]
Finances challenged 40 years after divorce
Birth, marriage, death and, sadly often, divorce, mark turning points in people’s lives, and each can have profound implications that require independent legal advice. In the case of Wall v Munday, a former couple’s failure to formally settle their affairs following the end of their brief marriage triggered a bitter legal dispute 40 years later. The […]
When Doctors and Parents collide
When it comes to parents and their children, it is a general assumption that parents know what’s right for their child – whether that’s deciding what school they will attend, what they’ll eat and when they go to bed. But when a child is terminally ill, wise, trusted and well educated medical professionals will play […]
You can’t Avoid Nasty Surprises, but You Can Plan for Them!
Have you ever stopped to think – who would manage your affairs if you could not? Whilst it’s not something we like to think about happening to us, if you are suddenly struck by a severe illness, disability, accident that leaves you physically or mentally incapacitated, you’ll need someone to act on your behalf. Having […]
Mind the Gender Pay Gap: How Businesses Will Have to Comply
There will soon be the need for companies to publish their gender pay gap data to be transparent.
