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Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax imposed on a deceased person’s estate, which includes all of their property, assets, and money. The usual rate of inheritance tax is 40%.
A will is a powerful legal document and most of us understand the importance of creating one, however, it is less common to know when you should update it. If you have created a will, you will probably need to update it at some point in your lifetime, after all, life is constantly changing.
After a separation, many parents struggle to agree on the best way to care for their child(ren) including where they should live and how often each parent should get to see them. Most of the time these differences in opinions can be resolved amicably. However, in certain situations when a compromise cannot be reached between both parents, it may be necessary to apply for a Child Arrangement Order.
It is natural that as we age, we start to think about the future, particularly in relation to our care and how fees that occur may affect our assets. If there comes a time when either you or your partner needs to move into a care home, the fees could use up a large part of your assets. Care home fees are inevitable, and there is very little you can do to avoid them. However, there are measures that you can take when planning your estate to ensure that some of your assets are protected. This blog will explain how you can plan effectively for the future.
Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of possible hazards on a daily basis, but violence should not be one of them. However, unfortunately, an increasing number of healthcare workers are suffering personal injuries as a result of violence at work. This article will explain what workplace violence is, your employer’s duty of care to you and what you should do if you have been injured due to violence at work.
It is a common misconception that if you are self-employed and working in construction, you do not have the same legal rights as a permanent employee if you are injured whilst on site. However, this is not the case, even if you are self-employed you will still be able to make a personal injury claim under most circumstances. Here at Thorneycroft Solicitors, we have dealt with many successful personal injury claims for self-employed construction workers.
With house prices rising, we have also seen a rise in the number of people that are attempting to do their conveyancing in a bid to save some money. This blog will explain what DIY conveyancing entails, how much money you would actually save and why you should use an experienced solicitor.
It is a common misconception that if you are a self-employed contractor, you do not have the same legal rights as a permanent employee if you are injured whilst on site. However, this is not the case, even if you are self-employed you will still be able to make a personal injury claim under most circumstances. Here at Thorneycroft Solicitors, we have dealt with many successful personal injury claims for self-employed contractors.
Divorce is never an easy process and it can be especially difficult when you are dealing with the division of property. If you are in the process of separating from your spouse, or if you are considering getting a divorce, you may want to come to an agreement between yourself and your spouse about how you divide your assets. However, if this is not possible, the courts will help decide. Here is everything you need to know about property in divorce.
With medical negligence cases on the rise, there is plenty of information about the physical effects that medical negligence can have on an individual. Yet, there is evidence to suggest that victims of medical negligence can suffer from a wide range of psychological impacts too. This blog will outline what medical negligence is, the potential psychological effects and how we can help.
