News & Articles
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New Statutory Legacy Increase
29th January 2020
When an individual dies without having made a Will, they are said to have died intestate. Specific Statutory Rules set out the distribution of…
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Don’t put your footer in it when it comes to contracts
15th January 2020
Forget the ink, the courts have ruled that an automatic email signature can count when it comes to the dotted line Companies are being…
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Holiday or Bust
8th January 2020
Holidays – once booked and paid for, sit back and look forward to a lovely stress free break? The recent collapse of Thomas Cook…
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The Queen’s Speech: Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill
2nd January 2020
Last month we posted an article by family law solicitor, Simon Brown, regarding divorce rates and how talking and teamwork may help tackle Christmas…
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Talking and teamwork to tackle Christmas break-ups
18th December 2019
Divorce rates have fallen to their lowest level since the 1970s but breakdowns continue to spike after the festive season and professionals are encouraging…
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Avoiding a hangover from the company Christmas party
11th December 2019
As the clock ticks down to Christmas party time, companies need to avoid the event becoming the wrong sort of cracker. Any company-organised office…
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Your will and the digital age
13th November 2019
Having an online presence and not dealing with this when making a Will can cause heartache, draw out the grieving process and lead to administrative…
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Surrogacy – Time for a Change
6th November 2019
A surrogacy arrangement is the practice whereby a woman carries a child for another person with the intention that the child should be handed…
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A warm welcome to Trainee Solicitor, Simeon Blewett
22nd October 2019
Last month we welcomed Trainee Solicitor, Simeon Blewett, to the team at Berry & Lamberts. His two year training contract includes three ‘seats’ in…
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Proposed Probate Fee Increase – An Update
18th October 2019
The proposed dramatic increase in Probate fees has been cancelled. In a statement by the Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland, he announced…
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Financial scammers
16th October 2019
A ‘scam’ is a slang term used to mean personal fraud. This usually comes in the form of a communication that convinces us to…
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Raising awareness of mental health in the workplace
10th October 2019
As a responsible employer, we care about the wellness of our staff. HR Manager, Kim Lennon, is a certified Mental Health First Aider. She…
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Inheritance Tax – The Complexities and Confusion
9th October 2019
We all want to ensure our loved ones are looked after when we die. That said, we are all aware of the hugely unpopular…
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Childcare during the holidays
2nd October 2019
If you work full time in the UK, you are entitled to at least 28 days of paid annual leave, including the eight bank…
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