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Scarle v Scarle: inheritance case highlights importance of estate planning
A recent High Court case has highlighted the importance of careful Will drafting and estate planning, and the need to consider negotiation and mediation in Will disputes. The Wills, Trusts and Probate team at Bray & Bray explains the case in more detail....
Executors of a Will – who should I choose?
Choosing the executors of a Will is a big decision to make and it’s important to get it right. In this article, the Wills, Trusts and Probate team at Leicester Solicitors Bray & Bray highlights the key responsibilities of an executor, and explains what you should...
Bray & Bray sponsors Warning Zone quiz and curry night
Bray & Bray are delighted to be sponsoring the corporate quiz and curry night being held by their charity of the year, Warning Zone. The event is being held on Thursday 19th September at the Morningside Arena in Leicester and is a key fundraising event in the...
Bray & Bray Solicitors secures £20k compensation for Leicestershire client
70-year-old Terry Brazier of Hinckley, Leicestershire, contacted his local law firm Bray & Bray Solicitors after being given the wrong medical procedure at Leicester Royal Infirmary. With the help of our specialist personal injury team, he received £20k in...
A guide on the Help to Buy ISA bonus
If you have a Help to Buy ISA, the government will add a 25% bonus to your savings up to a maximum of £3,000 on savings of £12,000. To qualify for this scheme you must be classified as a first-time buyer and not own a property anywhere in the world. A Help to Buy ISA...
First time buyers purchase flowchart
Buying a house is a complex process and there is a lot to consider, whether you have purchased a property before or not. For first time buyers deciding to buy your first property is an exciting time, but there is a lot to think about and important decisions to be...
Bray & Bray solicitor launches Corby Dementia Community Steering Group
Corby businesses can learn how to become more dementia friendly and inclusive thanks to the support of a new steering group. Launched last week, the Corby Dementia Community Steering Group is the brainchild of solicitor Isobel Mann, a wills, trusts and probate...
Do I need permission to take my child on holiday abroad?
With the summer holidays fast approaching, many families will be planning holidays abroad with children. But if you and your partner are separated, are you aware of the appropriate steps you need to take to ensure you are legally permitted to take your child out of...
Solicitor in Wills team passes final STEP examination
Bray & Bray is delighted to announce that Philip Baldwin, Wills, Trusts & Probate solicitor, has passed his Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) examination in Trusts and Estates Accounting. This was his final examination and he will now be awarded the STEP Diploma in Trusts and Estates, and will become a fully STEP accredited member of our private client team.
New guide on how to let a property
The government has produced a helpful guide on how to let a property for current and prospective residential landlords. This guide is for those who are interested in letting a residential property in England to tenants in the private rented sector, whether it...
Zero hours contracts: how employers can get them right
Though often the subject of negative headlines, zero hours contracts, when used correctly, can be highly beneficial for both employer and employee. The expert employment law team at Bray & Bray highlights their pros and cons, and explains what employers can do to...