‘Lockdown Wills’ and the increased risk of legal challenge
During lockdown, many people made Wills at home, often without professional advice and in difficult circumstances. While these Wills were often created with the best of intentions, some may not meet the strict legal requirements needed to be valid. As families and executors now begin to deal with estates affected by ‘lockdown Wills’, questions are […]
Workplace stress and Employment Tribunal claims – what employers need to know
For employers, this highlights a growing legal risk – particularly at a time when many businesses are under pressure to operate with reduced resources and leaner teams. Stress-related claims are more common than many employers realise Our analysis of 9,850 Employment Tribunal claims found that 1,185 involved stress in the workplace. Many of these claims […]
Liam Payne: over 50,000 estates left no Will last year – a five year high!
In a recent IFA Magazine article, David Lunn, Managing Associate in Private Client at TWM Solicitors, warns that intestacy laws often exclude unmarried partners, urging people in long-term relationships to create a Will to protect their loved ones.