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Why Having a Will Matters When You Have Minor Children: Appointing Legal Guardians
16 May 2025
Why Having a Will Matters When You Have Minor Children: Appointing Legal Guardians

At Phillips Law, we know that making a Will can sometimes feel like a task for “another day.” But if you have young children, putting a Will in place is one of the most important steps ...

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Protecting Your Legacy for Future Generations
20 March 2025
Protecting Your Legacy for Future Generations

A Legal Guide to Minimising Inheritance Tax Inheritance Tax (IHT) can significantly impact the amount that you are able to pass to your children or other chosen beneficiaries when you d ...

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Navigating Risk in a Fast-paced Business Environment
11 March 2025
Navigating Risk in a Fast-paced Business Environment

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the landscape is continuously evolving, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in consumer behaviour. For busin ...

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10 Key Considerations for a Secure and Successful Retirement
28 January 2025
10 Key Considerations for a Secure and Successful Retirement

As you approach retirement, it is essential to take proactive steps to secure your financial future and ensure that your wishes are respected. Careful planning now can alleviate stress ...

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Breaking News: The Family Mediation Voucher scheme has been extended
28 January 2025
Breaking News: The Family Mediation Voucher scheme has been extended

After many years of success, we are delighted that the Ministry of Justice has extended this scheme for a further 12 months so that family mediation remains a financially accessible opt ...

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Avoiding relationship breakdown drama as Family Mediation Week kicks off in Basingstoke.
20 January 2025
Avoiding relationship breakdown drama as Family Mediation Week kicks off in Basingstoke.

People living in Basingstoke who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements, ...

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Separating or divorcing? How family mediation can help
17 December 2024
Separating or divorcing? How family mediation can help

It is likely that, at this difficult time, you are trying to make legal arrangements for your children and financial future.  Using family mediation to achieve this gives you the opport ...

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Employing someone for the first time? Here’s how to get it right!
12 November 2024
Employing someone for the first time? Here’s how to get it right!

Question I am Dave – I have a small business and I did everything myself until recently when it all got too much for me.  I have realised that to help with the work I need to take on my ...

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VAT on Private Schools and the ECHR – Lawful or Unlawful?
6 November 2024
VAT on Private Schools and the ECHR – Lawful or Unlawful?

VAT on Private Schools and the ECHR – Lawful or Unlawful? Current plans to tax private education The UK Government has announced plans to apply 20% VAT to private school fees starting i ...

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Employment Law for Executives: What Should You Be Aware Of?
29 October 2024
Employment Law for Executives: What Should You Be Aware Of?

Employment Law for Executives: What Should You Be Aware Of? As an executive or director, you shoulder immense responsibilities—not just in leading your organisation, but in safeguarding ...

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