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31
May 2019
Making a will after a second or subsequent marriage
Without a valid will that says otherwise, your spouse may inherit most if not all of your assets on your death and any children you have from previous marriages could be left with little or nothing. This is why more and more cases are being brought before the courts by children who have not been provided for under the will of a parent.
29
May 2019
Holidays and holiday pay: What employers need to know
While the right to 28 days’ paid holiday was a welcome addition to workers’ rights, employers have been less enthusiastic about the complicated development of the rules, particularly if staff work irregular hours or their pay packets include commission or bonus payments.
27
May 2019
Tax planning for your inheritance
Planning how to deal with your assets in a tax efficient manner is an important but potentially complex task.
26
May 2019
Directors and personal liability for company debts
If you are the director of a private limited company in England or Wales you can take comfort from the fact that you will not generally be personally liable for any debts the company incurs while you are in post.
24
May 2019
Merging with another privately-owned company
A merger occurs when two companies, which are often about the same size, agree to join together to form a new entity. Mergers are friendly, whereas acquisitions tend to be more hostile and occur when a target company realizes that they have no option but to ensure their survival by being bought by the other company.