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- What is a Statutory Will?
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- A Year of Anniversaries
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- Disciplinary issue at Work – get the procedure right
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- Seeing the Full Picture
- Dividing the family assets – who keeps the jewellery?
- Persons with Significant Control – urgent action required
- Wills and Probate – Are you in the know?
- Seeing the Full Picture
- It is not just about the Law
- Do I need the consent of my ex to take our children on holiday?
- Home Ownership – The Hidden Cost of a Tenancy in Common
- The Problem with Homemade Wills
- Sun, Sea, Sand and Shocking Ground Rents
- The Residence Nil Rate Band in a Nutshell
- Plotting the Future
- It is not just about the Law
- Persons with Significant Control – urgent action required
- Do I need the consent of my ex to take our children on holiday?
- Decisions…Decisions…
- The Truth about Care Fees
- Inheritances steadily rising – Is your Will up to date?
- Eurovision – Will Brussels IV affect your Will?
- Home Ownership – The Hidden Cost of a Tenancy in Common
- The Problem with Homemade Wills
- Sun, Sea, Sand and Shocking Ground Rents
- The Residence Nil Rate Band in a Nutshell
- Plotting the Future
- Common Law Marriage: Dispelling the Myths
- Charity Trustees – Appreciating the Risk
- Why Shoes to Extend?
- Elephants, Emus and an Energy Performance Certificate
- Disqualification from driving for not paying a debt to a former spouse?
- Inheritance – Pensions and Providing for the Next Generation
- Will you make a New Year resolution?
- Enforcement of Family Orders
- Promises Promises
- Divorce Process – top 10 pitfalls
- Preparing for divorce – top 10 pitfalls
- Pension Sharing – top 10 pitfalls
- A Good Divorce
- The Residence Nil Rate Band – Will You Qualify?
- Challenging Assets
- Director Disqualified for 6 years for Employing Illegal Workers
- Adult Children and Will Disputes
- Be Prepared to Avoid Delay
- Dentists Legal FAQ
- Buying or Selling a Dental Practice?
- Brexit – impact of the property market
- Data Protection Warning
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- Where there’s a Will, there’s a way
- Could divorce become ‘click and collect’?
- Entrepreneur’s relief
- Retain value in land – even after you have sold it
- Employee Shareholder.
- A warning to professional consultants offering informal advice.
- What impact can a prosecution for a safety-related breach have on a business?
- Protect your intellectual property
- Data Protection : Your Responsibilities
- Will disputes –top tips to avoid them
- Protect your parents by entering into a pre-nup
- Potential redundancy issues? Make sure you get the process right!
- A Christmas Carol at LCF Law
- Make a Will – you can never be sure what’s around the corner!
- Top tips for reviewing your affairs
- Back to the Future
- Contract negotiations – key issues
- Company voluntary arrangements: an introduction
- The greatest gift of all
- Joint liability of partnerships
- Non-compliance with a freezing order
- Bring your own device (BYOD)
- Providing a reference
- Sales promotions
- Agency and distributorship
- Intellectual property rights
- The Importance of Small Businesses for the UK Economy
- Is your web-site breaking the law?
- Ajaz Ahmed: unafraid to cut losses on ugly babies
- What is #UKLegalHour?
- Time isn’t up for divorce claims.
- Online and email risks
- What every young entrepreneur should know about law and starting a business
- Do I need terms and conditions for my business?
- I want to buy an NHS dental practice. What’s involved?
- What are my rights as a parent?
- YOUR GUIDE TO INTESTACY
- What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Why do I need one?
- What our clients say : Nov 2014 – Jan 2015
- Will I get a fair share on divorce?
- What is joint property?
- What is probate?
- Free legal advice on Twitter during #UKLegalHour tomorrow
- Why we dare to be different.
- What is Family Law?
- We’ve launched our first ever free legal advice service – #UKLegalHour – on Twitter!
- The story behind our Teaser and social media campaign
- Are wise investors born or made?
- Pre-nups are coming
- Why we changed our name
- LCF Residential Conveyancer Makes the Finals
- Celebrating the careers of leading Harrogate legal professionals.
- LCF Big Northern Quiz raises £1,140 to support The Leeds Fund
- LCF Law is a double winner at the Ilkley Business Awards 2017
- Free advice for Yorkshire couples during family mediation week
- LCF Law is a winner at Yorkshire Legal Awards 2016
- COME TO THE ‘LOVE SHACK’ – STAND B52 AT THIS YEAR’S BDIA DENTAL SHOWCASE
- LCF Law adds to specialist division
- Yorkshire lawyer fights to deliver knock out blow to cancer
- LCF Law Cooks up further expansion of corporate division
- Conveyancing expert makes the move to LCF Law
- Clementine Duckett joins LCF Law
- Law firm is a favourite for social media award
- LCF Law takes a bigger bite out of the dental market with new appointment
- Jackie gets personal at LCF Law
- LCF Law builds on its property and construction services
- LCF LAW appoints insolvency specialist
- LCF Law thinks outside the box with fundraising events
- LCF Barber Titleys hails a new era in Harrogate after merger
- New Director at LCF Residential
- New Commercial Property Partner at LCF Law in Leeds
- LCF Property lawyer triumphs at national awards
- LCF Law Leasehold Enfranchisement expert shortlisted for top award.
- The Dental Market – Seminar – Leeds
- Reserve your place at one of our LCF Dental Law events
- Law firm leads the way with expansion
- Three good reasons to attend this year’s dental business theatre
- Trespassers out!
- Get a ‘Pet-Nup’
- Small print is a big issue for businesses
- “Buy or not to Buy” a Dental Practice
- LCF Law burns rubber for global tyre giant
- Andrew crosses the Pennines to lead team at LCF Law
- LCF Law lawyer trusted with membership of prestigious association
- Caroline takes first step towards a legal career
Property Law 2016 – (Q & As from live twitter session – January 2016)
- I am buying a flat and there is only 81 years left on the lease is this a problem?
- What is Chancel Repair?
- As a landlord what documents do I need to give my tenants at the outset of a tenancy
- What is the difference between tenants in common and joint tenants
- Is there a regulator for domestic landlords? Should there be?
- Who is responsible for bills and maintenance on a property between exchanging contracts and completion?
- What is the correct procedure if a landlord fails to carry out essential maintenance?
- How do deposits work when moving up the property ladder but no savings
- What do I need to know about the changes to the restrictions for section 21 notice
- When looking at renting a property for business, what would recommend we look out for? Any hidden fees?
- I am buying a flat and there is only 81 years left on the lease is this a problem?
- What is Chancel Repair?
- As a landlord what documents do I need to give my tenants at the outset of a tenancy
- What is the difference between tenants in common and joint tenants
- Is there a regulator for domestic landlords? Should there be?
- Who is responsible for bills and maintenance on a property between exchanging contracts and completion?
- What is the correct procedure if a landlord fails to carry out essential maintenance?
- How do deposits work when moving up the property ladder but no savings
- What do I need to know about the changes to the restrictions for section 21 notice
- Was about to start divorce proceedings after 20 years of marriage, in the meantime mum gifted a property to me, husband is now expecting half what are my options
- Clarify legislation re carbon monoxide and smoke alarms in rented
- Are covenants that pertain to previous owners enforceable once the previous owners have sold the land on.
- What happens if you simply walk away from a property that you have leased
- What should I look for and know about health and safety when thinking about renting a property?
- Do you know anything about the new stamp duty for investment properties or second homes
- When buying a newly built property what things should I check for?
Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) – (Q & As from live twitter session – July 2015)
- How do I best keep up to date with changes and legislation as it affects SME’s
- Do I need a business bank account if I’m using it for business purposes
- Are digital signature on contracts ok to use?
- If two people want to start a business how can they decide what the best business structure is for them
- What are the legal things our student and graduate entrepreneurs should consider when obtaining finance for their business
- Should company directors have agreements between themselves relating to how business runs
- Should a small business use payroll software and run payroll themselves or should this all be done with an accountant
- Can I continue our business title if I have a major dispute with my partner?
- What are website cookies all about and do I legally ask people to opt in?
- As a freelancer, what can I include as business expenses
- As a freelancer – can I claim use of my home
- At which point should a company consider registering a trademark/logo
- If a young person (15 yrs) on work experience criticises your business on social media
- How much of a minefield is the auto enrolment for workplace pensions
- If an employee has been with you for 5 years and his title is sales exec and you need a second does the second have to match first pay
- What do new businesses need to know about date protection when it comes to customers
- As a sole trader and photographer would my business public liability cover other people
- Do live chats on websites have the same legal considerations as recorded calls
- Landlord isn’t providing services as outlined am I safe to withhold payment
- Should we use standard templates for NDAs or get them created
Business Start-ups – (Q & A’s from live twitter session – May 2015)
- Have sourced manufacturer for products but suspect may be Designer unbranded over-runs. Best avoided, copyright?
- I’ve agreed to rent a shop for my business – what are the implications for me if I want to sub-rent the upstairs rooms?
- 3 options for e-commerce site; a student mate, an expensive uk co. or overseas via Elance what are the legal imps?
- What’s the common legal mistake when starting a business?
- How easily can I enforce payment terms if I don’t have a written agreement? It’s just stated on my invoice
- As a sole trader in digital marketing do I need to worry about having Terms and Conditions?
- I set up my business last year and work as a freelance consultant – do I need to set up as a ltd company
- Our clients say there’s lots to figure out when starting up. What’s the main thing they should think about from a legal view?
- I own my own business and was wondering what I should include in my client contracts?
- As a B2B – what’s the best method of preparing a contract?
- How can you deal with overdue payments?
- How important are a standard set of terms and conditions?
- A large number of businesses fail, what are the main areas people go wrong in during their start-up?
Wills & Probate – (Q & A’s from live twitter session – March 2015)
- How often should I review my will?
- You intend for everything to pass to your next of kin – would not making a Will cause unexpected inconveniences?
- What would happen to my children if my wife and I don’t have a Will?
- I am in my mid 50’s and would like to know when is the best time to make a Will?
- If I die and leave someone something can I also stipulate who it goes to if they die or is it up to them?
- Is it true that if my son is witness to my Will, he can’t receive anything from it?
- Our home is owned as “tenants in common”. Do we need a Will to state who the share goes to?
- Being married, won’t all my assets just pass to my husband on death, or is it not that simple?
- I don’t have a Will but I’m curious as to whether having a Will affects inheritance tax?
- What happens if you are not married and you don’t have a Will?
- What is an insolvent estate?
- I’m only 23 years old, when should I make a will?
- Who inherits if you die without a will?
- Why would I have a pre-nup?
- What’s the best thing to do about a Will when you are single but have a life threatening medical condition?
- How much does a Will cost to arrange please?
- Can I make provision for my pets in my Will?
Property Law – (Q & A’s from live twitter session – December 2014)
- What is the difference between a leasehold and a freehold?
- A property was bought on a shared equity scheme,15% builders, 85% Mortgage. What happens to the loan when the property is sold?
- If I sell my home do I still need to provide a home information pack?
- A tenant has the option to get free cavity wall insulation from her work. Are there any legal issues I should know?
- Is there a legal obligation for a house owner to maintain an empty property, if so what is the minimum they need to do?
- Who is responsible for repairing any damage caused by extreme weather conditions to the property I rent?
- How important is a party wall award and does it make my house more saleable?
- I’d like to know, do I need planning permission to convert a garage in to an office?
- My house is due to be let to 4 different tenants do I need a HMO licence?
- If I convert my loft as an office without planning permission will it be a problem when selling? #UKLegalHour
- If I rent my property out while I take an extended holiday, do I need to tell my mortgage provider?
- I keep getting debt letters to my home from a previous resident. As a tenant am I responsible to sort this out?
- What is the current legal requirement for electric certs on rental property?
- My Nan’s rented house is in disrepair & is effecting her health. We can’t get in touch with her landlord, what can we do?
- My parents have a bungalow without a chimney but they needing to build one to support a log burner. Do they need planning?
- At the end of the rental term, what is classed as reasonable wear and tear?
- I am thinking of selling my investment property. Can I do so when I have a tenant in place?
Family Law – (Q & A’s from live twitter session – September 2014)
- Separated, but not divorced
- How can I set up a trust fund for my nephew?
- Lending a family member money
- God parent to a friend’s children
- Legal entitlements if you split up with someone when not married?
- If anything were to happen to me, would his Dad gain full custody?
- What would you say is the most common tax issue that you encounter during divorce/separation?
- I am not married: Can I claim maintenance?
- We’re getting divorced. Who gets the dog?
- If one person has never paid anything during our marriage, do they get half?
- It was my house when we married – do I have to share it?
- Are lifetime transfers exempt from IHT?
- Formal arrangements for childcare
- Are there any special rules for family members working in the same business?
Employment Law – (Q & A’s from live twitter session – June 2014)
- What is the key legislation relating to equal pay?
- Suspicion a new employee is engaged in illegal behaviour, but no evidence.
- Is there a difference between part-time and full time employment rights
- What are the working time regulations?
- Does a company have to wait to employ someone in same/similar position after redundancy
- Employment contracts for directors.
- Taking on a Partner in Business
- Retire an employee due to company running a deficit budget?
- What is the law on flexible working after maternity leave?
- What is garden leave?
- Promotion and employment contracts
- Do freelance writers same legal rights as employees.
- Redundancy and re-filling the same postion
- Is paid leave on bank holidays a statutory right.
- Are there basic guidelines for constructive dismissal?
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