September 2020

Is Your Will Valid?
, Wills and Estate Planning

Is Your Will Valid?

“Death knocks at all doors alike” (John Dunton 1692) Sooner or later we must leave our families to face life without us, and of course these are particularly dangerous times for us…

Landlords and Tenants: Alert Level 1 and the New Eviction Rules
, Property

Landlords and Tenants: Alert Level 1 and the New Eviction Rules

“Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages” (Terry Pratchett) The flood of lockdown lay-offs and salary reductions has left many tenants struggling to find…

Home Businesses – Is Yours Legal?
, Business, Property

Home Businesses – Is Yours Legal?

The sharp upsurge in businesses operating remotely as a result of the pandemic lockdowns means a lot more people working from home – most presumably in low-profile home offices, but inevitably some…

Friends and Lovers: Before You Lend Out Your Car…
, Contract, Family Law, General Interest

Friends and Lovers: Before You Lend Out Your Car…

“Neither a borrower nor a lender be” (Shakespeare) This is a case of a “love relationship” gone wrong but the principles of vehicle ownership apply to any situation in which you lend…

Website of the Month: Don’t Lose Your House Because of a Lockdown Layoff!
, Website of the Month

Website of the Month: Don’t Lose Your House Because of a Lockdown Layoff!

(Note: If none of this applies to you please think of passing it on to anyone you know who may find it useful) In these hard times it is not always easy…