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Government scraps controversial fee hike
The government’s recent u-turn on a rise in probate fees is undoubtedly good news for anybody who will be responsible for administering the estate of a deceased family member or friend. What is a Grant of Probate? A grant of probate is an official document that gives a named executor the authority to deal with […]
Read More What powers to make gifts does my attorney have?
A group of recent test cases have brought attorney’s powers to make gifts on behalf of the donor in to the spotlight. Attorneys have powers to make gifts on behalf of the donor but only in certain circumstances. Donors that try to give their attorneys (donee) too much power in the first instance through their […]
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Is it misconduct for an employee to make covert recordings at work?
Covert recordings by employees may affect compensation at an employment tribunal and may be found to be misconduct. According to ACAS just because covert recordings made are ‘very distasteful’ or ‘discreditable’ does not mean they are inadmissible as evidence. In the recent EAT case of Phoenix House v Stockman, it was found that it was […]
Read More New EAT Case on Whether On-Call or Standby Time may be Working Time
There are special rules relating to the National Minimum Wage dealing with time spent “on call” or on “standby” outside normal working hours, or overnight when they are permitted to sleep on or off an employer’s premises, but are otherwise available for work when required. Workers have been held to be working (and therefore entitled […]
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Debt Recovery: Maximising your Chances of Recovery
Good credit control can avoid the need to take debt collection action. However, when a debt arises and remains unpaid, swift and effective measures need to be taken to maximise the chances of recovery. To do this sometimes, you have to hire a professional, after all, you have your business to run and dealing with […]
Read More Statutory Directors
A list of statutory Directors is shown below and is also available for inspection at the registered office, 52-54 The Green, Banbury, OX16 9AB: John Spratt Andrew Woods Lucy Gordon Hitendra Patel Carol Shaw Richard Gwynne Patrick Mulcare Guy Stephenson
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Spratt Endicott Wins Leading Conveyancing Award!
Spratt Endicott Solicitors, is celebrating winning a leading Conveyancing accolade, having been announced as a winner as the Best Regional Law Firm – South & South West in the Law Firm Services (LFS) awards. A national firm with a strong presence across Oxfordshire and the south, including offices in Banbury, Bicester, Buckingham and Brackley, Spratt Endicott was […]
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Spratt Endicott celebrates newly qualified lawyer through trainee programme
Oxfordshire based law firm, Spratt Endicott Solicitors, is toasting the success of its latest trainee, Krishan Patel, who has recently qualified as a solicitor in the firm’s Company Commercial team in their Banbury office. Prior to qualifying as solicitors, trainees carry out a two year training contract in a law firm where they will experience […]
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Repayment of loans from a relative when they die
Family and friends often make loans to each other to provide financial assistance when they need it. If the lender dies prior to the repayment of the debt and the paper trail is not transparent this can create a difficult situation. Our recommendation in this situation is always to seek the advice of an expert […]
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