Changes to employment law in 2026 and beyond
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will have heard about the huge changes that the government is making to the employment law landscape in the UK. Not all planned changes made it through the parliamentary tussle, but on 18th December 2025, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent to become the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Getting Back on Your Feet: The Gift of Rehabilitation After Injury
When most people think about personal injury claims, they picture compensation – and of course that’s important. But there’s another part of the process that can make just as much difference: rehabilitation.
Vine Law is 5!
This month sees Vine Law’s fifth birthday and, much like our youth, it feels like the time has gone in the blink of an eye.
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Boundary Disputes - There has to be a better way!
A couple of weeks ago and part way through reading the Times (other newspapers are available) I was dismayed again to read the newspaper’s report of what can only be described as a war between neighbours over their boundary fence that lead to the successful party...
Acting as an Executor – Part 4: Distributing the Estate
Once you have obtained the Grant for the estate, realised the assets and paid all of the outstanding debts then the next step will be distributing the funds to the beneficiaries who are entitled to inherit.
Planning for the future when you have a blended family
Blended families are now more common than ever, with many people starting new relationships, getting married, and entering into civil partnerships later in life, often bringing children from previous relationships. Being part of a blended family comes with unique legal and financial considerations that need careful planning.
Don’t Forget the Dog: Including Pets in Your Will
Why it’s important to plan for your pet’s future in your will
Most of us think of our pets as part of the family: loyal companions, quirky characters, and an ever-present source of comfort. But while many pet owners plan for the future of their loved ones, far fewer think about what might happen to their pets when they’re no longer around.
Not made your Will yet?
If you haven’t made a Will yet, you are leaving the distribution of your estate after your death to be dealt with by legislation that is 100 years old this year.
If you consider how much life has changed in the last 100 years, it might seem strange that legislation from shortly after the end of the First World War still dictates who should inherit on your death.
The rules make no allowances for co-habiting partners and only recognises spouses or civil partners.
First Registration
Do you know if your property is registered at the Land Registry or unregistered?
If it is unregistered, will this cause a problem if you want to sell the property or leave it to your beneficiaries in their will? Is there anything you should do? The answer is that there is nothing wrong with having unregistered title deeds - they are still valid and will prove that you are the legal owner of the property.
However, we would always advise you to consider applying to the Land Registry for first registration before you want to sell or transfer your property as it may save time during the process if there are issues to resolve.
Is your will up to date? Here’s why it matters
This Update Your Will Week (3rd - 9th March 2025), we’re joining The Association of Lifetime Lawyers to raise awareness around the importance of keeping wills up to date.
A will isn’t just a legal document - it’s your voice, your wishes and your legacy. Yet many people don’t realise how quickly life changes, which can make an old will outdated and vulnerable to being challenged.
