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Wills by nature are not something people think a lot about and are often associated with the elderly. Recent research carried out by Royal London, YouGov, IRN Research and Orchard has revealed some interesting statistics about wills. Here are some of the most striking...
Levi Solicitors staff got into the Christmas spirit by taking part in National Christmas Jumper Day on Friday 14th December and fundraising for DKMS. DKMS works in the areas of blood cancer and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. It raises awareness for the need...
The government’s recent announcement to increase probate fees has drawn significant criticism from many parties. Andrew Milburn, Head of our Probate and Estate Administration department discusses why. What are Probate Fees? Probate Fees are fees payable to the Probate...
Unless you are lucky enough to have won or been given money to buy a house outright. You will need to save for a deposit and borrow money. Saving for a deposit Buyers are usually required to provide a deposit of 5% of the price of the property being purchased. If you...
If you are no longer able to make life decisions for yourself a Lasting Power of Attorney makes life easier for your family or loved ones. There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney: Lasting Power of Attorney - Property and financial affairs This type of...
At this time of year as university life begins, landlords are often taking students on as tenants. Sometimes students can fall behind with their rent or don't pay at all - leaving the landlord with a cash flow problem. I have set out below some tips for residential...
Probate is a topic many of us don't know about until we have to deal with it on a personal basis. My clients frequently ask me these common probate questions that I have put into a useful FAQ blog. Is my Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) still a valid document? Yes....
In previous articles I have looked at remedies available to shareholders who believe they have been prejudiced. Key to these solutions is the petition for unfair prejudice pursuant to S.944 of the Companies Act 2006. This article explores what is actually meant by...
It's an unfortunate reality when you own or rent property, disputes between neighbours can often arise. Wherever possible it is best to try and resolve a dispute before ending up in court. Reasons for disputes We are seeing an increase in clients contacting us...
Property is a scarce and expensive commodity. When there are many buyers after the same property, a seller can enter a contract race by accepting more than one offer. This is to filter out the best buyer. Contract Race - how it works A Contract Race occurs when a...
A new report from the SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) and Centre for Future Studies has recently revealed that the UK is leaving medical and care decisions to chance. The report looks at the ever-increasing number of people living with dementia. This, combined with...
Levi Solicitors sponsored a Colour Station at the Martin House Children’s Hospice Colour Run yesterday in Bramham Park, Wetherby. Teams of Levi Solicitors staff volunteered and took part in the 3.5k race. As well as contending with the race and the heat of the day - a...
We would all hope we will be able to make our own independent decisions in the future. Unfortunately for many of us that will not be the case. A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint people you trust to make decisions for you when you are no longer able to...
Dealing with matters when a loved one has died can be an extremely difficult and overwhelming. In terms of their estate, there can be quite a lot to organise and consider. As a result, this can seem like a very daunting experience. Many clients in such situations...
Given the fluid nature of modern businesses, there will be times when a tenant wishes to apply for planning permission. This could be for structural modifications or for a 'change of use' to a residential or commercial property. Tenants will need to seek consent from...
The landlord and tenant relationship like any other, is built on trust. The landlord relies on the tenant to look after and respect their property. In turn, the tenant expects the landlord to stick to the terms of the tenancy. However, landlords sometimes experience...
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Dreamvar v Mishcon de Reya [2018] concerned a fraudulent property transaction. The court looked at who should bear the loss when a purchaser loses money in such a transaction. We look at this claim against the conveyancing...
Setting up a trust is a safe way of protecting your money for the future. However, there are many different types of trusts available. Which one should you choose? What are the differences between them all? Our Wills and probate team explain what a Discretionary...
Last year I wrote about remoteness of loss and the SAAMCO principle. In summary, the SAAMCO principle affects the recovery of damages in a professional negligence case. It limits recoverable damages to losses which the relevant professional has actually assumed...
Following on from my recent article concerning ways of challenging a will, this article will focus on making a claim in proprietary estoppel. This is a different way for a disgruntled beneficiary to challenge a will or estate. Many proprietary estoppel cases relate to...
The amendment to ‘The Pre-Action Protocol for Professional Negligence’ came into force on 30 April 2018. This follows a lengthy pilot scheme offering adjudication of professional negligence claims that were not construction contracts. The Adjudication Pilot for...
Buying or selling your home can be a stressful experience and, as solicitors, we want to make this as simple and straightforward process for you. However, the number of parties involved in the process can sometimes delay the process. From estate agents, two or more...
We have looked in previous blogs at the different methods of company restoration after dissolution. Here, we answer some of your frequently asked questions about company restoration. What happens when a company is dissolved? A company is a separate legal personality...
When making your will, you may want to consider leaving a gift to charity. There are various ways you may leave a gift. The simplest form of doing this is by leaving a pecuniary legacy, which is a sum of money. You may leave a specific item or items to charity, or you...
As a property owner, it can be frustrating when nuisance neighbours move into a neighbouring property. Unfortunately, we find that many people who contact us about nuisance neighbours are complaining about short term tenants rather than property owners. Of course, the...
It is now that time of the year where the winter months are well and truly behind us. Hopefully we can now start to look forward to many months of glorious weather; where operators can hope to allow their customers the option to eat and drink outdoors. Some operators...
Case update While the vast majority of solicitors act properly and in their clients’ best interests, sometimes clients are unhappy with the outcome of their case. In some cases, this may be reasonable assertion and may give rise to a claim for professional negligence....
We are proud to announce that we are the new sponsors of up and coming Bradford Bulls player, Isaac Coleman. 16-year-old Isaac has been playing rugby league since he was eight years old, and now plays as a utility back for the Under 16s team. While Isaac is still...
When agreeing terms of a lease, one of the key terms to be agreed is the rent and how it is reviewed. A rent review is a tool enabling landlords to increase the rent in line with market rates and/or inflation. Typically, a longer lease will involve one or more rent...
Professional negligence case update The recent Court of Appeal case of Joanne Dunhill v W. Brook & Co and Justin Crossley looked at alleged negligence by a firm of solicitors and a barrister. The legal advisers, with the claimant's instructions, settled her...
