In this article we highlight the advantages of the accelerated possession procedure for private residential landlords. The effect of the covid pandemic has meant that possession proceedings have been stayed for long periods of time preventing landlords...

This article looks at the options for rent recovery available to commercial landlords prior to the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill coming into force.  As a result of the Covid pandemic the government has introduced the Commercial Rent...

With guidance to work from home where possible now lifted, employers can plan a return to work for employees - many of whom will have been working from home for some time. Employees, however, may have different plans. Many people will still have concerns...

There is still much uncertainty about the true impact of coronavirus on all aspects of our lives. Inheritance tax is no different, with the fallout of the pandemic affecting the value of estates, inheritance tax planning, and the valuation of business assets...

The value of our online lives is becoming immeasurable, yet few people are recording or protecting their digital assets.  Whether the financial value of investments or the emotional value of family photos, if there is no arrangement in place to hand on...

Probate registries are experiencing significant delays in issuing Grants of Probate. In the past, applications for a Grant usually took up to 2 weeks, but currently applications are taking 12 weeks and longer to process. The delays are a culmination of a...

The Government has recently confirmed that temporary legislation covering the signing of wills is being put in place to allow individuals to witness a will remotely. This temporary legislation will also apply to codicils. The usual requirements for signing a...

For the month of April, CWJ are offering all NHS key workers 20% discount on all Wills made. To start the process please complete an enquiry form stating that you are a NHS key worker and we will get in touch with you. A scanned copy of NHS ID will...

We would like to reassure our clients that our Wills and Administration of Estates team are continuing to provide a vital service helping clients with revising and making a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). The coronavirus pandemic is...