Legal

31May

Can I avoid paying care home fees Can I Avoid Paying Care Home Fees?

Can I Avoid Paying Care Home Fees? At some point in your life, you will start thinking about who is going to look after you in your older years, i.e. the need for care. With this comes the impact of the cost of a care home and whether the very roof over your head could…

29Apr

When do wishes in wills carry out? Will the wishes in my Will always be carried out?

In most cases, yes, if your Will has been properly signed and witnessed, you had mental capacity when you made and signed the Will, and you were not subject to any undue influence.  You have the right to leave your estate to anybody you like. Still, in some circumstances, a claim can be made on your…

14Apr

Avoid Easy Mistakes With Your Will Avoid Easy Mistakes With Your Will

Avoid Easy Mistakes with your Will Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones. It ensures that your wishes are carried out after you die, and it can also help reduce conflict and stress for those you leave behind. However, making a mistake with your Will…

19Sep

Post-Termination Restrictive Covenants

An example of where post-termination restrictive covenants have been enforced is in Decorus Ltd v Penfold & Anor. The Claimant (the employer) was seeking damages and an injunction from the Defendant (a former employee) who it was alleged had broken the terms of the restrictive covenant contained in his employment contract. High Court finds in…