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A Nod Towards Inflation: UK Government Increases The Statutory Legacy For Spouses & Civil Partners

When an individual dies without holding a valid Will or without disposing of the entirety of their residuary estate in their Will, the intestacy rules determine the distribution of the individual’s estate.  Our Wills, Trusts and Probate Experts explore the intestacy rules, which are comprised in statute and often do not reflect the Deceased’s...

Navigating the Complexities of Dilapidations in the Hospitality and Leisure Sector

Considering Utilities for Commercial Developments

Utilities play a pivotal role in any development , and without careful planning to ensure that essential services such as gas, telecommunications, electricity, water, sewerage and drainage are available, the consequences could be very costly and potentially fatal for a commercial development project. Conducting Utilities Searches and Reviewing...

My Debtor Has Not Responded to the Letter of Claim; What's Next?

A letter of claim (also known as a "letter before action" or a "letter before claim") is normally the first step in the formal business debt recovery process. It is a notice sent out by the creditor's solicitor to let the debtor know that the creditor is planning to take legal action against them to try and recover the unpaid debt. If you get no...

Resealing a Foreign Grant of Probate

At Myerson, we deal with many situations where someone has died overseas, and the Deceased owned assets worldwide , including in England and Wales. A Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration is a legal document issued by the Courts in England and Wales. A Grant confirms who is entitled to administer the Estate and allows them to...

Unravelling the Validity of Wills: Insights on Mental Capacity and Disputes

Sometimes, a dispute can arise as to the validity of a will.  A will can be challenged on one or more of the following grounds: Lack of proper execution – e.g., not signed or witnessed; Lack of the necessary mental capacity – discussed below; Lack of knowledge and approval of the contents of the Will; Undue influence – that the testator’s mind...

B Corporations – What Are They, and How Do You Become Certified?

With the market's increased focus on environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives , and consumers becoming more concerned with a company's ethics, as well as the nature of a company's products, sustainability credentials and the environment as a whole, the B Corporation status is becoming more appealing to companies in England.  What...

Opposing Lease Renewal on the Grounds of Redevelopment

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 ( the Act ) was introduced after the end of World War 2 to provide business tenants with security of tenure. The Act provides business tenants with the right to continue in occupation of the premises after the end of the contractual term on the same terms as their current lease , as well as a right to acquire a...

What Will a Narcissist Do When You Divorce Them?

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is defined in the dictionary as "a person with an excessive interest in themselves". It can generally be characterised by an inflated feeling of self-importance and the desire to be acknowledged for achievements and success. Some common narcissistic traits include: Lack of empathy Manipulative and exploitative...

Myerson's Q&A with MOST Bakery

Welcome to Myerson Solicitor's Q&A with MOST Bakery , where we delve into the story behind this beloved bakery in Altrincham. Myerson's Hospitality and Leisure team sat down with Matt and Suze from MOST Bakery to discuss their specialities, community engagement, and future plans.

Uninsured Risks in Commercial Leases

Traditionally, tenants bore the risk of damage to their premises by uninsured risks, but in today’s market, uninsured risk provisions in leases are generally accepted, with the landlord agreeing to reinstate damage caused to the premises by an uninsured risk. However, some landlords do not automatically include uninsured risk clauses in the draft...

UK’s Largest Retailers Hit with £7 million Fines for not Paying Minimum Wage

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has named and shamed over 200 employers who have failed to provide their lowest paid staff the national minimum wage (NMW) in a list published on 21 June 2023. The clear message that is being communicated is that no company is absolved from its duty to pay its workforce properly. Myerson’s team of...