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In response to recommendations by the Low Pay Commission, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is rising from 1 April 2023.
If a loved one has lost the mental capacity to make their own decisions, you need to apply to the Court of Protection to appoint, change or remove a Deputy or Deputies.
The family courts are overstretched and have a huge backlog of listings and administrative tasks to deal with. Despite the best efforts of court staff, families often have to wait a long time to sort out what’s going to happen with their children and finances. It goes without saying that this is not ideal and adds to the stress of the situation.
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act is due to come into force on 1 December 2022. If you’re a landlord, you need to know the implications for your residential occupancies in Wales.
It’s usually distressing when someone dies, and there’s a lot of paperwork and admin involved. In particular, administering their will and dealing with trusts can be tricky, and there are many situations that can lead to a dispute.
Two big bits of news from the team at Harrisons this month.
If you rent property in Wales, whether in the public or private sector, you might know the Renting Homes (Wales) Act was due to come into force on 15 July.
This has now been postponed until 1 December 2022.
The deadline is approaching to register your trusts with the UK Trust Registration Service (TRS).
We have two big bits of news for you this month. We’re moving, and we’ve launched a new website quoting tool and matching app for our clients who are buying or selling residential property.
New divorce laws come into effect on 6 April 2022. It’s important to be aware of the changes and the best way to ensure you are financially secure after getting divorced.