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Private Client ‘Jargon Buster’
Explore and download our ‘Jargon Buster’ where we break down common legal terms used in will drafting, probate and estate administration to help you better understand and manage your legal matters. RDP Jargon Buster 2024 To discuss anything covered in this document with our Individuals team call 01633 413500.
Read MoreHow much is too much?
Liz O’Connor, Partner at RDP Law discusses does ‘money make the world go round’ or is it the ‘the root of all evil’? This is a hugely contentious topic. In my experience, and particularly in business, it is often the reason why disputes arise between Directors and Shareholders. Allegations of taking excessive remuneration and /…
Read MoreHoliday Checklist
Katie Love explores why it is so important to have a Will in place when planning your annual family holiday. Choosing the right location, the nicest hotel and the most convenient flight times are all things we consider when it’s time for the annual family holiday. However, should we be adding Wills to that checklist?…
Read MoreWhere there’s a Will…
The start of a new year traditionally brings hope of a fresh start and better times. With 2024 expected to be another year of political and economic uncertainty, planning for the future and preparing for the unexpected has never been more important. Katie Love is a Lawyer and Associate in the Private Client team…
Read MoreSafeguard Your Future
A report by the Alzheimer’s Society revealed that it is projected that over 1 million people in the UK will be suffering with dementia by 2025. This means it is now more important than ever to ensure that that we plan for a time when we may no longer have the mental capacity to make…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Trainee Solicitor
Each day as a trainee solicitor at RDP Law is stimulating and engaging, and no day is ever truly the same. However, a day in the life might look something like this. 8:30AM Upon my arrival at the office, my first port of call is always to check my emails. I will also check…
Read MoreA Fresh Start for 2023
The start of a new year traditionally brings hope of a fresh start and better times. With 2023 expected to be another year of uncertainty, planning for the future and preparing for the unexpected has never been more important. Katie Love, an Associate at RDP Law and an Affiliate of the Society for Trust and…
Read MoreA New Dawn for Renewable Energy
Renewable energy – keeping on trend Renewable energy schemes have become an increasingly “on trend” subject for landowners and the agricultural community since the start of the Ukrainian crisis, with media reporting that it could herald a “new dawn” for renewable energy in Western Europe. We are seeing a substantial increase in schemes across the…
Read MoreTrust Registration Service
Who does it affect? Rules were introduced on 6 October 2020 extending the scope of trust registration with TRS to all UK express trusts and some non-UK trusts regardless of whether the trust pays tax. Trusts that may be required to register on the TRS are: a) All UK express trusts, whenever established with no…
Read MoreFurther Extension to Residential Tenancy Notice Periods in Wales
The extended six month notice period that residential landlords are required to give tenants to commence possession proceedings has been further extended by the Welsh Government. The extended notice period was due to end on 31 December 2021, but has been further extended to 24 March 2022. As a result, landlords with properties in Wales…
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