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New guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health guidance for workers and employers
ACAS launched on 17 April 2023 new guidance relating to those who need reasonable adjustments for mental health at work. They have outlined what considerations should be taken into account and what practical steps employer should be aware of.
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Older and Wiser
Many older people are retiring from their career, for various reasons, such as reaching an age where they can take their private pension. However, they are finding they need something to enhance their quality of life and keep them in a social environment and although is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, however, ageism throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace still exists and prevails.
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How Long Does Probate Take if There Is a Will?
Probate of a Will is the process which sees a deceased person’s assets (money, property and possessions) distributed in the way they have determined in their Will. There are strict procedures set out by law that the executor (the individual responsible for putting a Will through probate) must follow.
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Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
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Can I claim my spouse’s pension after divorce?
Eager to increase your settlement? Discover the various ways that you can claim and divide your ex-spouse’s pension from the expert solicitors at Wilson Browne.
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It’s all about Education
It’s so important to have a workforce qualified and interested in the roles available in businesses in Northamptonshire. Engagement between businesses and the education sector, at all levels, is crucial in training tomorrow’s employees, and at Wilson Browne Solicitors, we are actively involved in the education sector across the county.
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A Gentleman’s Word Is His Bond
We all know the saying but is it enough to do business on a handshake and a promise, and when can an agreement be interpreted as a binding contract?
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Why Use a Solicitor Instead of A DIY Will?
One of the questions we are frequently asked is “Why come to a solicitor?” instead of preparing a DIY Will or going to see a Will Writer? Kayleigh Brown updates us on a recent case where a disinherited son claimed that his mother had forged his late father’s Will.
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Getting your affairs in order with a Will
Making a Will and getting your affairs in order will make sure your family know your wishes and ensures that your assets and personal possessions are divided up among those individuals you want to inherit, reducing the stress on your family at a time that will already be emotional and distressing.
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Why Would a Will Go to Probate?
In order to be implemented most wills must go through a process known as probate (some wills with a value of under £5,000 may be exempt). Probate entails the executor gathering together all of the deceased’s assets, paying off any debts and then distributing them to the beneficiaries as set out in the will.
