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Grainger Appleyard News
Will Aid - November 2015
22 Sep 2015
Grainger Appleyard has been supporting Will Aid since 2011 and this November both the Hall Gate and Tickhill offices will be participating again. Will Aid runs throughout the month of November to raise funds for the following nine leading charities, Actionaid, ageuk, British Red Cross,...
The answer to that question depends very much on whom you ask. If you ask the Police Officer who is going to interview you, he is likely to say “No you don’t”. If you ask a lawyer his answer is likely to be a resounding “Yes you certainly do!” Almost every...
At Grainger Appleyard we are often asked to advise employers and employees on potential settlement agreements. Formerly known as ‘compromise agreements’, they are documents which set out the terms and conditions agreed by an employer and employee when they agree to end an...
Update - Wills
10 Aug 2015
Do we have a choice? In what has been described as a “landmark” case (Ilot v Mitson) in relation to testamentary freedom, a daughter was awarded the sum of £164,000.00 from her late mothers’ estate despite the fact that the Will made no provisions for her to receive...
New Lasting Power of Attorney forms
24 Jun 2015
From 1 July 2015, there will be new lasting power of attorney (LPA) forms. The Office of Public Guardian has confirmed that the new forms for both property and financial affairs LPAs and health and welfare LPAs will be simpler and clearer. It is anticipated that the new forms will be easier...
Changes in Pensions and Divorce
28 May 2015
With effect from the 6th April 2015, the Government has introduced radical changes in pensions which could have a significant impact upon couples going through the divorce process. Now, in addition to the existing provision for a 25% tax free cash from a pension fund it may be possible to...