What Are My Inheritance Tax Allowances After 6 April 2020?
Life has changed for the nation since the emergence of the Coronavirus which prompted the lockdown to be implemented by the Government from 23 March 2020. Since this date, life as we knew it has changed. However, with the media providing vital updates about how to keep safe and remain alert whilst the government restrictions…
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I Need To Make A Will – Should I Do It Myself?
The simple answer is yes you can, but you need to ask yourself if this is the right option for you. You will have seen an increase in Will writing services offered Online, especially now during the lockdown when physically accessing legal services has been made difficult. The Online services for making a Will…
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How To Sign Your Will Whilst Social Distancing
From 23 March 2020 the Government Lockdown resulted in all Solicitors’ offices being closed for client meetings due to the Coronavirus and social distancing measures were put in place. During this uncertain time Oakwood Solicitors have been doing our utmost to continue to provide a full service to our clients whilst adhering to the…
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Dementia Carers – Health and Emotional Wellbeing
A dementia diagnosis is a worrying, frustrating and scary time for a sufferer, but what’s discussed less often is the impact it can have on the lives and health of family carers and friends.
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COVID-19 – A Guide for Employees
Coronavirus raises significant challenges for employees and their families. The Employment Department at Oakwood Solicitors Ltd understands the uncertainty that employees are currently facing in light of this worldwide pandemic. Following an increased spike of calls and emails that we have been receiving regarding employee rights, we have decided to put together some of the…
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Providing ID in Times of Self-Isolation
How can I show proof of my ID due to self-isolation (and social distancing)? It is a legal requirement for a solicitor to request proof of your identification before accepting instructions to act on your behalf. This is usually either a passport or a driving licence being provided, alongside a utility bill – gas, electricity,…
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Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) Announces Multi-Million Budget Increase
In January 2020 it published its Plan and Budget for 2020/21. This outlined initial forecasts for the levy financial services firms/Advisors will pay next year, as well as a supplementary levy due to be raised on firms before the end of 2019/20. Advisers face an increase in their Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) bills as…
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15 Regulated Advisory Firms Declared in Default
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared 15 new advisory firms in default during February 2020. A company/firm is declared in default when it is no longer able to financially bear to pay compensations for claims against it. The firms are: Hector McLean Financial Consultants J Associates Knight Finance (European) Limited…
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Contracts and the Covid-19 crisis
To quote Oscar Wilde, “expect the unexpected”, and never has this ‘saying’ been more relevant. Not only has the whole country been learning how to expect the unexpected over the past couple of weeks, it’s fair to say the world, as a whole, is learning how to adapt to the Covid-19 crisis. At the…
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