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What’s the difference between joint tenancy and tenants in common?
Joint tenants means both owners will own the whole of the property together
Can I give my home to my children as a gift?
Gifting your home can seem like an attractive solution, perhaps to help fun
How do I create a settlement agreement?
Settlement agreements are used to end an employment relationship on agreed
How are finances and property divided on divorce?
As well as savings and property, you will also need to consider on-going sp
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From the Blog
Basic employee entitlements that all employers should know about
It is both shocking and surprising to hear that an estimated one in 20 employees do not get paid holidays, while one in 10 does not receive a payslip. The figures come from a study by the Resolution Foundation think tank that they say reveals the extent of illegal labour practices in the UK. According […]
16th September 2019News
New appointments strengthen Beswicks Legal team
Beswicks Legal has welcomed two new additions to its team. Experienced wills and estates solicitor Caroline Hewitt has joined the private wealth team. Caroline has expertise in all areas of private wealth work and specialises in the administration of estates and trusts. Caroline is a member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). […]
HR
Five top tips on settlement agreements
Formerly known as a compromise agreement, settlement agreements are used to bring employment to an end on mutually agreed terms. They often involve payment of ‘compensation’ by the employer, on the basis that the employee won’t bring any claims against them
Private Wealth
Majority of people unaware of the risks of using unregulated will-writers
Six out of 10 people are completely unaware that will-writers in the UK are unregulated, leaving consumers with no protection at all. By having a will written by a qualified solicitor, however, people can be sure of their adviser's professional credentials and the body that regulates the services that they provide.
Property
First-time buyers' reliance on 'bank of mum and dad' could exempt them from stamp duty relief.
Many first-time buyers need to accrue significant savings and parental contributions in addition to a mortgage to begin their property ownership journey. But relying on the ‘bank of mum and dad’ can create problems with first-time buyer Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief.
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