Blog
May 2024
“I don’t need a Lasting Power of Attorney because…”
Starting a sentence with these words fill me with dread. It amazes me that there are so many common misconceptions surrounding later life planning, we’d rather avoid it altogether than prepare correctly for it.
Here are some of the reasons why people have told me they don’t think they need a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) over the past few months – and an explanation as to why you still do need one!
Apr 2024
Employment law updates - 6 April 2024
As of 6 April 2024, employers must comply with some family-focussed changes to Employment law in the form of four key pieces of legislation.
Mar 2024
All change! Non-domiciled tax rules- a budget update
As foreseen before Wednesday’s budget, the Chancellor announced sweeping changes to the way non-UK domiciliaries are to be taxed from 6 April 2025.
Mar 2024
HMRC fees are increasing – here’s what you need to know
From 1 May 2024 HMRC will be increasing company information and registration fees. This follows the recently implemented Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which aims to improve the quality of data on HMRC’s registers.
Mar 2024
Highlights from the Budget speech
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has given his latest Budget and outline of spending. It is expected to be the last Budget speech before the next general election this year.
Feb 2024
Don’t leave a “Purple Haze” around your will
We might have more in common with the rockstar electric guitar legend Jimi Hendrix than we might think. I am not talking about growing an impressive head of hair or going for a reverberating solo – unless you’re lucky enough to have both of those abilities – rather Jimi Hendrix was one of millions who died without a will.
Feb 2024
Menopause and the law: employers need to start making changes – or face more women leaving the workforce
Workplaces must now be seen to be making “reasonable adjustments” for women experiencing menopausal symptoms or face the possibility of being sued, under new guidance released by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).
Feb 2024
When can you turn down a job offer in a redundancy situation?
When there are proposed redundancies, your employer should commence individual consultation meetings with those affected. During the consultation process, they should consider suggestions on ways to avoid the redundancies, and look for suitable alternative employment options.
Feb 2024
How can I start "that" conversation?
My parents aren't getting any younger, yet they refuse to talk about their plans for later life. How can I get them to open up?
When my grandparents died, I was about 15 at the time, but I remember it being chaotic. My parents had an awful time accessing documents, calling round the family and dividing up the assets. It caused them to have a burst of "we won't be like this when we die" and as a teenager I ignored them and probably went back to playing my Gameboy.
Feb 2024
The Bank of Mum and Dad is so easy to contact – even by fraudsters
It seems banks can’t win. They are either too cautious or they are simply not doing enough – but we were actually quite pleased to hear how one banking institution stepped in just in time to protect one man’s money from fraudsters.
