Jon Aslin

Power of Attorney - Different Types of Power of Attorney Documents

There are different types of Power of Attorney in English law. An Ordinary Power of Attorney is created for a particular period of time in situations where the Donor is going abroad or is unable to act for some other reason and wants someone else to have the authority to act on his or her behalf. The Ordinary Power of Attorney will usually cease either at a particular time or on the... (posted by Jon 1 year 73 days ago.)

Employment Policies And The Equality Act - Recruitment

Staying up to date with employment laws can be a headache for small firms, but it is vital to frequently review employment policies and procedures and be aware of equality legislation to avoid the risk of employment tribunal cases. Every phase of the employment cycle, from the hiring and selection procedure all the way through to employees leaving the firm, is governed by equality laws and... (posted by Jon 1 year 74 days ago.)

Will Writing - Different Types of Will and Some Unusual Examples

When we think of a Will we imagine a typewritten document prepared by a lawyer, signed by the testator and witnessed, but there are other less common types of Will that are equally valid and binding. A Holographic Will, for instance, is a Will entirely handwritten and signed by the testator, often without witnesses. The fact that it doesn't always require witnesses and is accepted in some... (posted by Jon 1 year 86 days ago.)

Legal Contracts and Documents: Boilerplate Clauses, Purpose and Examples

Boilerplate clauses are provisions that do not relate directly to the particular subject matter of a legal contract but set out the respective rights of the parties during the term of the agreement and, in some cases, after the agreement is terminated. They are standard clauses drafted using commonly used and understood language, whose function is to save legal drafters time.... (posted by Jon 1 year 162 days ago.)