In this discussion, Sarah Wakeman of Carers Trust Heart of England speaks with Richard Dundee at Wright Hassall to demystify Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and their vital role in planning for the unexpected.

While the idea of a pre-nuptial agreement may not seem romantic, it can be a vital tool for protecting your business in the event of a divorce.

Close relatives of tenants who occupy an agricultural holding under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“the 1986 Act”) tenancy, granted before 12 July 1984, enjoy rights of succession on death and on retirement after the tenant has reached the age of 65.

Solicitors specialising in contentious probate matters are often faced with disappointed beneficiaries who comment after seeing a will of a loved one that “those cannot be the wishes of the deceased”.

A person making an application for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Act”) should first consider the value of the deceased’s net estate.

Historically insurance law was heavily weighted to insurers when it came to considering claims. They were able to walk away from claims for all sorts of unexpected reasons.

The Government has announced extra protection for businesses by placing a moratorium on commercial landlords’ sanctions for at least three months so that those who cannot pay their rent because of cashflow difficulties related to the coronavirus will be protected from eviction.

Coronavirus is causing untold difficulties and strain on the life of many businesses. As a result, boards of directors across the country are being asked many unexpected questions. Details of commercial contracts, employment and HR-related issues such as furlough, and the financing of a business are all high on the agenda.

It is very common for those making a will to ask a responsible relative or friend to act as the executor of their will when they die. More often than not, people accept the request without really knowing what is involved in administering an estate nor the duties and legal responsibilities it entails.

In the wake of the pandemic, it comes as no surprise that the importance of extending and upgrading the mobile network has taken on a greater degree of urgency than ever before as has the need, in the government’s view, to address some of the flaws in the Electronics Communications Code.