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Later life planning for and protecting children with needs

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When thinking about your Will and estate planning , you need to consider not only how much you leave to your loved ones, but how and when they will receive it. This becomes especially important where children or other beneficiaries may be vulnerable...

Negotiating an agreement for lease - tips for landlords

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If you have agreed a commercial letting but need to complete works before your tenant can move in, an agreement for lease is a useful way to make sure your tenant is tied in.  It is a formal contract under which you and your tenant agree to enter into...

Trust or Trap? The hidden dangers of asset protection trusts

Sharon Richardson
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North Yorkshire expert warns of a ‘trust mis-selling scandal’ costing UK consumers thousands Families paying up to £5,000 for misleading asset protection schemes that don’t deliver, and offer false promises of shielding them from...

Heading off an IT contract dispute

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Disputes relating to IT contracts are on the increase, as technology infiltrates every aspect of business life. For many companies, their hardware, software or IT support services are their main line of business. However, in any business nowadays, a problem...

Future-Proof Your Farming Business with Proactive Legal Advice

Amy Clarkson
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In today's ever-changing agricultural landscape, business resilience is more crucial than ever to future-proof your farming business. Our goal is to save each farming family in Inheritance Tax (IHT) by taking the following steps with us: Getting an...

Dealing with a mortgaged property during estate administration

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When someone dies leaving property behind, the responsibility for dealing with it falls to the executors or administrators. But what happens if there is still a mortgage to pay or if the deceased had taken out an equity release loan? Navigating these issues...

Our York office is taking part in Free Wills Month 2025

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Legal advisers in our Private Client team at our York office only are taking part in Free Wills Month. The campaign aims to raise vital future income for the sponsoring charities. There is no obligation for any gift to be left in a Will. You can make or...

Make sure you have the power to recover commercial rent arrears

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Protecting your rental income is important from the outset, both when selecting a tenant and negotiating a lease.  How can you put yourself in the best position if things take a turn for the worse and your tenant is late paying?  Some tenant...

Financing a company acquisition

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Acquiring a company , particularly a private limited company, is a significant milestone for any business owner. Financing a company acquisition can be a major undertaking, but with careful planning and the right professional support, it can be a rewarding...

Ending a civil partnership

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If you are contemplating ending a civil partnership, there will be many things to consider as you seek to build new lives separately. While the emotional journey is deeply personal to you, understanding the legal process – known as dissolution –...

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