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What happens to your pension when you die?
Many of us are guilty of throwing those annual pension statements in the bin and promising ourselves that we will sort out our pension at ‘some point’. Unless you’re nearing...
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Can a residential lease be extended?
It is estimated that there are almost 4.9 million leasehold properties in England. Many people are put off from buying a leasehold home because of the length of time remaining...
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What are the rights of cohabiting couples?
Contrary to popular belief, couples who live together do not have the same legal rights as married couples. The concept of ‘common law marriage’ is a myth, and as unmarried...
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Can I leave the country with my child?
If you have a child or children from a previous relationship, there will likely come a time when you want to leave the country with your child, either on holiday...
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What a Labour Government means for employment law
On Friday 4th July, Sir Kier Starmer and his Labour Party were elected to govern the UK. The election of a Labour Government marks a new chapter for England, Wales,...
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Wednesday 3rd July 2024 is National Bereaved Parents Day. Started in 2020 by charity, A Child of Mine, it honours bereaved parents and supports those who have been affected by...
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What happens to debt after you die?
It’s never nice to think about what will happen when you die, however, it is important to plan ahead so that your loved ones aren’t left with unnecessary stress. Making...
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Paternity leave now a day-one right for bereaved partners
On 24th May, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill became law. This Bill gives fathers the day-one right to paternity leave when the child’s mother dies. The change has been long...
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What is the two-year rule for employment rights?
Many employees don’t realise that, unless they have two years of continuous service with their employer, they do not have full employment rights. This ‘qualifying period’ has been in force...
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Birth injury claims and the Early Notification Scheme
In April 2017, the NHS launched the Early Notification Scheme (ENS). This required NHS hospitals to report incidents where babies were born with evidence of severe brain injuries in specific circumstances....
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Probate delays: what to expect
Bereaved families have been experiencing long wait times before being granted probate, thanks to delays in the probate system that seem to have peaked in recent months. In this blog,...
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New report investigates factors affecting the delivery of safe care in midwifery units
On 8th May 2024, Maternity & Newborn Safety Investigations (MNSI) published a report based on an analysis of 92 Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB reports on safety incidents that...
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