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Christmas Window at Our Cleckheaton Office

November 8, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

Cleckheaton office have got into the festive spirit in time for the Cleckheaton Lights Switch on this weekend.

CONVEYANCING SEARCHES

November 6, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

It is not well known that in different areas of England & Wales specific searches that are required when purchasing property to ensure that no damage will occur to the property in the future. Traditionally in coal mining areas, coal searches are carried out but it is less well known that in other areas of […]

LASTING POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND ‘ASSISTED DYING’

October 22, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

A number of recent test cases have put before the court the issue of how far a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney can go in its instructions to the attorneys and what they can ask them to do. A Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare appoints someone to make decisions on […]

Costs in Employment Tribunals

October 18, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

Recently there appears to have been a change in favour of employers when tribunals are looking at the award of costs in employment tribunal cases. The cost of defending employment tribunal cases is a common source of complaint and annoyance among employers as in most cases, employers cannot recover their legal costs even if they […]

Intestacy rules should only be a last resort.

October 4, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

The intestacy rules are rules set by the government which determine who will inherit from an estate when the deceased left no Will. In some cases, an individual’s wishes might the same as set out by the intestacy rules and we often get asked what the point of making a Will is if their wishes […]

Civil Partnerships for Opposite Sex Couples

October 2, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

The Government is to change the law to allow opposite-sex couples to to enter into civil partnerships, the Prime Minister has announced. The Government said extending them to opposite-sex couples in England and Wales would provide greater security for those who wanted legal recognition for their relationship but did not want to get married For […]

Make A Will Fortnight

October 2, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

At Brearleys Solicitors we like to give back to the communities we work among and support local charities. This year our Brighouse office are again working with Overgate Hospice by participating in Make a Will Fortnight. Make an appointment with us to make a will as part of the scheme between 8th October and 19th […]

Electronic Signatures

September 18, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

The government have consulted independent legal experts to sweep away the current uncertainty surrounding the legality of electronic signatures. The government have published early conclusions which make it clear that electronic signatures can now be used on formal contracts in English law. The commission has also laid out possible steps which could boost business by […]

Government Consider New ‘Care ISA’ to Solve Social Care Crisis

September 14, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

The ongoing issue of funding care in later life is one that receives much discussion and media coverage. Figures in 2016/2017 suggested the shortfall for care was in the region of 17.7 billion. Those that have worked hard all their life and paid tax throughout feel that it is unfair that the cost of care […]

Employment References

September 13, 2018/in News /by carolyn halsworth

References are often asked for in job applications. There is usually no legal obligation upon an employer to provide a reference to an employee. Employers who do give references must make them fair and accurate and employers who ask for references must handle them fairly and consistently. A reference gives important information to a potential […]