16 Sep September 2025. Legal matters. Legal hints and tips.
Welcome to our Legal Matters newsletter. In this edition, we address a range of legal topics relevant to both personal and business contexts. From estate planning to understanding the responsibilities of company directors, our goal is to provide timely insights and practical guidance to help you manage your legal affairs with clarity and confidence. If you have any questions or require tailored legal advice, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Personal Matters
How to plan your estate, protect your family and secure your assets in six steps
Robert France, partner and Wills, Trusts and Probate solicitor, shares essential steps for preparing your future with a Will, Trust, or Lasting Power of Attorney. Discover how to manage inheritance tax and legally shield your assets from care fees, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Separating after relationship breakdown explained
Considering separation from your spouse? Family Solicitor Vyonne Manuel answers key questions about the legal and practical aspects of separation. Watch our video for expert guidance on what to consider during this challenging time.
Watch the video – separating after a relationship breakdown
Buying a property – a step-by-step guide
The conveyancing process may appear complex, particularly for individuals new to property acquisition. Our summary provides a clear breakdown of each stage, ensuring you remain informed and well-prepared throughout the entire process.
Take me to the step-by-step guide
Business Matters
Know your responsibilities as a company director
Whether you’re new to the role or an experienced director, understanding your legal responsibilities is crucial. Rachel Clark, Company and Commercial Solicitor, outlines the key duties and how to avoid common pitfalls in our latest article.
What are the duties of a company director?
Buying or leasing a restaurant, pub, or café
Running a hospitality business involves more than just great food and service. Navigating the legal aspects of property – whether buying or leasing – can be complex. Expert legal advice can help you make the right decisions.
Tell me more about the legalities of buying or leasing a restaurant, pub or cafe premises.
Celebrating excellence – Orlagh Willis acknowledged by Herts Law Society
We are delighted to announce that Orlagh Willis, Commercial Property Solicitor, has been recognised by the Hertfordshire Law Society for her outstanding SQE results. This achievement reflects Orlagh’s dedication and expertise in commercial property law.
Read more about Orlagh’s commercial property expertise
Is your company facing a legal dispute?
Our experienced team of Commercial and Civil Litigators is ready to assist, whether you need to bring a claim or defend one. With in-house expertise across many fields, we provide practical support for both individuals and businesses.
Learn more about our litigation services
About HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors
The experienced team at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors in Hertfordshire, are here to help you with the wide range of legal services you may need today or in the future. Our expertise spans across various areas, including company and commercial law, commercial property law, conveyancing, equine law, family law, insolvency, litigation, will writing, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, and probate. Whether you require assistance with business-related matters, property transactions, family issues, or estate planning, our experienced solicitors are here to provide you with professional support and tailored advice.
We are recognised by Lexcel – the Law Society’s quality mark for excellence and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We operate to the highest standards required by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). Our track record in leasehold enfranchisement is acknowledged by ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners). We follow a professional code of practice recognised by the family law group ‘Resolution. As members of STEP we are acknowledged Trust and Estate Practitioners. We also work with Certainty, the National Will Register.
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