How Long Does It Take To Get My Day In Court?
If you have ever found yourself unlucky enough to have to take someone to court, you will have experienced that urgent feeling of wanting your problem to be fixed, for justice to be done.
But how long does it actually take to get your day in court?
Guide To Being A Landlord
Buying a property to rent out has become increasingly common in recent years, but if you’re thinking of becoming a landlord there are legal obligations which you have to fulfil. Not being aware of them could land you in difficulties.
Here are some points you should be aware of if you’re looking at renting out a property:
Platinum Jubilee 1952 -2022
All of us at Vine Law would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee.
There have been many changes in the 70 years of the Queen’s reign, including the increase in the average lifespan. When the Queen came to the throne in the 1950s the average lifespan in the UK was around 65. In the 2020s the average lifespan is around 81.
Menopause Policy
Menopause and the effect that it has on women is being more widely discussed and we thought it would be helpful to give people access to a free policy that isn't common in the workplace, but which we think is important.
Dying to Talk
This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week. I know for some people it can be a difficult subject to think about, never mind discuss, but from experience I know that the earlier you start talking about it the easier it can be to have those conversations.
What Happens To Someone’s Home When They Die?
There isn’t a straightforward answer to that particular question as it will very much depend on a number of factors including whether they were the sole owner or if they owned it with someone else, if they had a mortgage or had released equity from the property, or whether they had placed it in trust during their lifetime.
Easter Egg Competition
This year we thought we’d run a cracking competition - we would like your kids to design their own Easter egg. The wackier and the more egg-citing it is the better!
I’ve made a Will so my family don’t have to go to Probate
As a lawyer dealing with Wills and Probate this is a statement I’ve heard many times.
However, whether a Grant of Probate is required doesn’t depend on whether you’ve made a Will or not.
Making Gifts To Charity In Your Will
If you support a local charity or make regular gifts to them, have you considered leaving a legacy to them in your Will? A gift to a charity can benefit both an organisation whose work you support, but can also be of benefit to your estate if there might be Inheritance Tax to pay.
Anyone who has made a Will should have been advised to keep it under review. The importance of this has been shown in a recent decision by the High Court.
Many parents wish to ensure that all of their children are treated equally under their Wills but want to give a particular item, perhaps land or a piece of antique furniture to one particular child. In order to balance the books, they will often make a cash gift of an amount equal to the value of the gift to their other children.
