York Fixed-term contracts: Are they still relevant?
A fixed-term employment contract may seem the logical option to the employer when planning the resources for a particular project, seasonal work, or where the job is dependent on a specific funding stream which is only available for a defined period. Employees on such a fixed-term or temporary contract are protected by law from being […]
A Cautionary Tale: The Costly Lessons of Ellis v Ellis
Last year the High Court heard the case of Ellis v Ellis. This case concerned the disputed Will of Mr Care (Keith). Keith; his elder brother Vivian Pearce Care (Vivien) and Luke Ellis were the only children of Mr and Mrs Care. Keith died in March 2020. The main asset of Keith’s estate was land […]
Selling a leasehold property, what you need to know about ground rents
Ground rents have become a controversial topic in recent years. You may have seen stories in the press about leasehold properties with onerous ground rents which have made those properties hard to sell. So, if you own a leasehold property and want to move, should you be worried? Ground rents have acquired something of a […]
St. Gemma’s Hospice Make a Will Month (September – October)
We are delighted to be supporting St Gemma’s Hospice Make a Will Month, taking place throughout September and October. During this time, our team are offering their Will-writing services free of charge, in return for a donation to St Gemma’s Hospice. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to: ✅ Put their affairs in order […]