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Job Loss & Employment Law Advice
These are worrying times for all of us. The natural feelings of uncertainty will, of course be made worse for the many people who have just lost their jobs. Fears of financial difficulty are piled upon worries for your own health and the health of loved ones. All this...
Employers Liability for Data Breaches
The UK Supreme Court has handed down its judgment in the case of a claim brought against Morrisons supermarkets by various former and current employees. The claim relates to a data breach which occurred in 2014. Background Morrisons employed Andrew Skelton as part of...
A Loveless Lockdown?
For some, the prospect of being quarantined with their partner will be a welcome opportunity to spend time together, yet for others, it may force tensions in their relationship to rise to the surface. Therefore, many couples could be very likely facing the reality of...
Making a Will & our Fees
It is important to make a Will, no matter how old you are. You are ensuring that the people you want to benefit from your estate will inherit it. About a third of people in the UK have made no provision at all for old age, whether through writing a will, contributing...
Child Arrangements and Coronavirus
During these difficult times, many parents will be worried about the impact that the Coronavirus is having on existing child arrangement orders and future hearings. Our blog acts as guidance only and not for your specific case. The overall message is to follow...
Conveyancing and Coronavirus – The Implications
They say moving home is one of the most stressful times in your life, but how about moving home in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic? A question from many at the moment is - what is the impact of the coronavirus on my residential conveyancing transaction? The Law...
‘Pet’ Nuptial Agreements
Recently in the media, I’m A Celebrity presenter Ant McPartlin and ex-wife Lisa Armstrong made headlines after finalising the settlement of their £31m divorce. But the news that a judge had been required to rule joint custody of their Labrador Hurley, because they...
Q&A with Helen Phillips – PGM Director
In the first of our series of Q&A’s getting to know a bit more about the PGM team...we caught up with Helen Phillips! 1. How long have you been a Director at PGM? 16 years 2. What area of legal work do you specialise in? Family, Wills, Probate and Powers of...
What happens if you die without a Will?
Many people are under the misapprehension that there is no need for them to make a Will as their spouse will inherit everything. However, under the Intestacy Rules, a spouse or civil partner will only inherit the whole estate if the deceased has no children. If the...
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