For an overview of what LPA is, please read our first article here. Once your Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has been signed by all named you or your appointed solicitor will forward your LPA to the Office of the Public Guardian. The Office of the Public Guardian anticipate a timescale of up to 20 …
Starting a new business can be many people’s biggest professional goal, but one of the most crucial early decisions you’ll face when starting a new venture is choosing the right legal structure. This choice can have significant implications for your businesses operations, taxes, and personal liability. This article will help to guide you through the …
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We deal with data every day, but the simple task of processing data carries risk. The Data Protection Act 2018, now known as the United Kingdom’s General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) was implemented to help all businesses and individuals protect the data they process. In short, we must process data responsibly, accurately and transparently. …
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The main piece of legislation covering an employee’s rights is the Employment Rights Act 1996. However, employees are also protected by the Equality Act 2010, the Employment Relations Act 1999 and the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. Section 1 Statement An employee has the statutory right to be provided with written statement …
Every now and then, all too often in fact, one comes across this despicable practice. It is a really grubby scenario. People who call themselves a Will Writing company or a Trust Corporation say that they can shield the family home from having to be sold to pay care fees and shield the estate from …
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What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) An LPA is a document which appoints people to manage your property and finances or make decisions regarding your health when you do not have the requisite capacity to make those decisions yourself. 3 main types of Lasting Powers of Attorney Health and Welfare LPA: This …
Savage Silk partner David Williams has completed a positive summer of commercial property transactions supporting a cross section of commercial and community projects. Most notably he acted on behalf of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which has ensured the reopening of Birtley Swimming Centre. It was closed by Gateshead Council in July 2023 due to …
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Savage Silk, an established North East law firm, has appointed Robyn Carroll to its Private Client team after she qualified this month. Robyn, who is from Stockton, has completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at Teesside University, as well as her Master of Law (LLM) at Sunderland University. During her studies Robyn joined Savage …
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If this country is to achieve its housebuilding targets, then we must think smarter about where these new homes are built. It appears that the new government shares this sentiment and made this the subject of one of its first announcements since sweeping to power. Its plans, including redesignation of some areas of green belt …
Purchasing commercial property via auction is a fairly common way of acquiring such properties, especially as it can often be the ideal way to make a quick high return on an investment. However, dealing with various auction houses, understanding the different auction rules and reviewing legal packs isn’t often plain sailing and there is always …
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