Why Make A Will? At MannBenham we understand that arranging a Will or dealing with Probate matters can be a stressful time. A Will is a legal document that allows you to direct what should happen to your estate after your death. So, Why Make A Will? Well, it ensures that your possessions [...]
Power of Attorney | Explained MannBenham Advocates are here for you to talk through what you need, with years of legal, professional experience and knowledge including specialists in the field of mental capacity, particularly with respect to Enduring Powers of Attorney and receivership matters. What is a Power of [...]
Blowing the Whistle and Personal Liability for Dismissal Under whistleblowing legislation, an employee cannot bring a detriment claim against his or her employer where the detriment amounts to dismissal. An employee can of course bring a claim relating to unfair dismissal on the ground of whistleblowing. This claim can only [...]
Probate in the Isle of Man What is Probate? Where someone has died (“the Deceased”), somebody else has to deal with their affairs and ensure that the assets of the Deceased are distributed to those entitled to them, after the payment of their liabilities. If the Deceased has made a Will, [...]
Regulating a new export market on the Isle of Man As the Isle of Man prepares to accept applications for medical cannabis cultivation licences after introducing new regulations, what are the major considerations for regulating a new business sector for cannabis, and is the island well-positioned to make the [...]
Redundancy & Related Issues - A Timely Reminder Employers | Employees Needless to say, the current COVID restrictions are imposing huge demands and strains on businesses and many are reluctantly having to consider cost cutting, including job losses. Written by Chris Grimson | Advocate | Originally published 27 May 2020 Given the severity of the situation [...]
With MannBenham we provide safer conveyancing, and so you can deal with your property matters from the comfort of your own home. We are able to deal with all your property matters remotely in a friendly and efficient manner, but also in a controlled safe environment should you need to come to the office. Safer conveyancing [...]
Yesterday, Tim Henwood, who is responsible for the Estates, Wills, Trusts, and Probate department at MannBenham Advocates, spoke to Manx Radio with Hospice Isle of Man on Late Lunch about the importance of making a will and some of the ways to leave legacies to charities. Tim, with his many years of experience, covered three main [...]
Accidents at work happen. If you are unfortunate enough to be injured at work there are a few simple rules that you should follow in order to minimise the stress and aggravation that may follow. Firstly, regardless of who is to blame for any accidents at work, you need to seek any necessary medical treatment and [...]
Workplace Distancing & Risk Assessment Staff | Customers | Clients At the time of writing an increasing number of businesses are considering the return of staff to their offices and the re-opening of their premises, with many staff having been working from home. Written by Chris Grimson | Advocate The obvious question for employers is, how [...]
