Are you really self-employed? What is the difference between a self-employed individual, a worker and an employee? There has been a string of high-profile cases involving employment status in the news recently accompanying the rise in the number of people working in the gig economy. If you are at all unsure of your own employment status, read Hart Reade Partner Jacqueline Penfold's latest blog post: http://www.hartreade.co.uk/legalupdate/am-i-self-employed-or-employed/

Hart Reade are seeking to recruit a full time Executive Assistant – Maternity Cover based at our Eastbourne office. The successful candidate will be required to assist the work of the management team and quickly learn many aspects of the workings of the firm.

It's Dementia Awareness Week! Read our latest post to find out how Hart Reade Solicitors have been getting involved and to see how we can help clients living with dementia, and their carers. #DementiaAwarenessAeek #daw17 #UnitedAgainstDementia http://www.hartreade.co.uk/hart-reade-solicitors-united-dementia/

Hart Reade are once again proud to be Headline Sponsors of the JP South Events East Sussex Women in Business Awards. For more inform visit http://www.jpsouthevents.co.uk/events/event/east-sussex-women-business-awards-2017

Due to the imminent election, parliament has now said it does not have time to implement controversial plans to dramatically increase Court fees for obtaining a Grant of Probate. http://www.hartreade.co.uk/legalupdate/probate-fees-remain/

"Off the shelf" Wills can seem attractive as an apparently cheaper option. However the risks involved can outweigh any initial savings, especially as weaknesses in badly written Wills are often not discovered until Probate has begun. Find out about the dangers of DIY Wills in Hart Reade's latest blog post. http://www.hartreade.co.uk/legalupdate/dangers-diy-wills/

Can adult children left out of a parent’s Will make a successful claim for reasonable financial provision from their parent's estate? We have been following the case of Illott v Mitson: read today’s update in this controversial case. http://www.hartreade.co.uk/legalupdate/reasonable-provision-for-an-adult-child-illot-v-mitson-the-final-chapter/

Divorce: does the standard of living during marriage impact the division of finances? The couple in this high-profile divorce case had enjoyed a very high standard of living during marriage. Would the Court’s decision enable the wife to continue the same lifestyle after separation? http://www.hartreade.co.uk/legalupdate/does-the-standard-of-living-during-marriage-affect-the-division-of-finances/

Are maintenance orders variable after divorce? Our expert Family Law team take a look at this question: http://www.hartreade.co.uk/legalupdate/are-spousal-maintenance-orders-variable-after-divorce/

Court fees for obtaining a Grant of Probate are set to dramatically increase from May 2017 on estates with a value exceeding £50,000. Currently the fee is £215 or less, no matter how large the estate. The new fees, however, are calculated on a sliding scale and could be as much as £20,000. Please see the latest blog post from our specialist Private Client Department for more information. http://www.hartreade.co.uk/legalupdate/huge-increase-in-probate-fees/