A Guide for Small Businesses: The Legal Considerations
Even for small businesses, several legal considerations must be made to ensure you are compliant with the relevant regulatory body(ies) and make the processes easier for yourself in the long run, having set up your company by following the correct principles and procedures. In this article, Jackson Longe’s experienced business law solicitors, based in Richmond,
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Help Your Family With Your Will
A Will is one of the most important documents you will make in your lifetime. Although predominantly, the purpose of a Will is to fulfil your wishes and ensure that your assets, finances and possessions are organised and distributed according to your preferences, for most people, this means looking after the people they love when
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England Rent Reform – Abolition of No-Fault Eviction
On 17th May 2023, the UK government revealed plans to abolish “no-fault” evictions in England as a step towards offering increased protections for renters. The Renters’ (Reform) Bill arrives three and a half years after the Government’s election manifesto promised to terminate such practices. Section 21’s, also known as no-fault evictions, currently allows landlords to
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How to register Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) came into effect in 2007 under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and replaced the former Enduring Powers of Attorney. An LPA allows a person to give someone they trust (their attorney) legal authority to make necessary decisions on their behalf if they lose the mental capacity to do so. Making
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What is conveyancing?
Buying or selling a property can be a highly overwhelming process, particularly if you need clarification on some of the terminology being used or the information being presented. Therefore, it is essential to instruct a conveyancing solicitor that will carefully guide you through the process, keeping you updated and explaining any unfamiliar terminology. Conveyancing, in
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What do I need to know before renting out a property?
As a first-time landlord, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with the decisions that must be made and the legalities that must be considered. For many people who have not rented a property before, it is common to face issues during or following the termination of the tenancy due to a lack of proper
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Do I need a solicitor to set up a business in the UK?
As with any life-altering events, including marriage, divorce or making your Will, you may instruct the support of a trusted solicitor. This is just as true when you decide to set up a business. Although it is not a legal requirement to instruct a solicitor when you set up a business, it is something that
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Stamp Duty Land Tax: Chancellor Budget Update
Stamp Duty Land Tax is the tax you pay if you buy a property or land over a certain price. This morning, during his ‘mini budget’, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced that the SDLT-free threshold would increase from £125,000 to £250,000. Meanwhile, for first-time buyers, the threshold will increase from £300,000 to £425,000. The value of
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Who can be a lasting power of attorney?
A lasting power of attorney is a legal document allowing someone to make decisions on your behalf, should you lack the capacity to do so yourself or no longer want to. There are many reasons why you might want (or need) someone to make decisions for you, including: Temporarily: if you are in hospital and
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What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection is administered by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. It is responsible for a range of decisions based on a person’s financial and or welfare matters if, at the time when it is required, they do not have sufficient ‘mental capacity’. What can the Court of Protection decide? If the Court of
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