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08 August 2015
Wills and estates
When you have lost a loved one, you may need some guidance with sorting out their affairs at what is already a difficult time... This is where Ware & Kay can help Depending on the circumstances, you may or may not need to apply for what is known as a "Probate" also called a Grant of Probate where the deceased left a Will, or a Grant of Letters of Administration where the deceased died intestate. We can advise you whether or not this is needed and, if so, we can offer as little or as much guidance as you need with this process, and with finalising your loved one's affairs efficiently, whether or not they left a Will. Advantages of taking legal advice There are some areas of the process which you may be happy…
25 July 2015
Wills and estates
There are a number of reasons why you might need someone to make decisions for you or act on your behalf. It could just be temporary: for example, if you are in hospital and need help with everyday things such as making sure that bills are paid. Or you may need to make more long-term plans if, for example, you have been diagnosed with dementia. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney gives someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf, if either you are unable to in the future or you want help managing your finances. How to get a Lasting Power of Attorney At Ware & Kay Solicitors we are committed to setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney as simply and straightforwardly as…
04 July 2015
Wills and estates
Powers of attorney are useful if you need someone to make decisions on your behalf. This may just be temporary (for example, to ensure that bills are paid if you were in hospital) or more long-term (for example, if you have been diagnosed with dementia). What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) gives someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions for you. There are two types of LPA, 'Property and Financial Affairs' and 'Health and Welfare', and you can create one or both. The Property and Financial Affairs LPA allows your chosen attorneys to operate your finances, for example to mange your bank accounts and pay bills. The attorney can act while they have mental capacity (if you consent) but also if you lose mental capacity. A…
01 July 2015
Employment advice
We all look forward to our holidays, whether it is for travel or to spend time with friends and family. But the subject of holiday pay has been causing concern recently since a number of cases in relation to the calculation of holiday pay have increased employees' rights. Gillian Reid, employment law specialist at Ware & Kay in York, Wetherby & Malton sets out what you need to know and what you should be doing as an employer to ensure that you stay on the right side of the law. The Working Time Regulations The right to paid holiday is set out in the Working Time Regulations and, despite the fact that the regulations have been in force for more than 16 years, there are still grey areas. The law in this area continues to…
27 June 2015
Employment advice
Members of staff announcing that they are soon to be parents will be entitled to take shared parental leave. This applies to pregnancies with a due date on or after 5 April 2015. Under this new right, expectant parents will be able to choose how they share time off work for the first year of their child's life so that they can both retain a link to their workplace. Gillian Reid, employment law expert at Ware & Kay Solicitors in York & Wetherby, explains how the new right will work in practice. The new legislation will allow a woman to return to work early and share the remainder of her leave and pay with her partner, if she wishes. The current entitlement to 52 weeks' maternity pay and 39 weeks' maternity pay will remain the…
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