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How to use family mediation to help you reach agreement with your partner or ex-partner over children, finances or other key issues

Sometimes you unavoidably need to be off work as you are unwell. Discover what your sickness absence rights are and the rules on statutory sick pay.

If you die without making a will, the law sets out who is entitled to what you leave behind and who can handle your affairs

Frequently asked questions about setting up trust funds for children and other members of your family, including how to set one up and tax issues

When someone close loses the capacity to make decisions for themselves, you can apply for a deputyship so that you can make decisions on their behalf

Family bereavement can be not only sad but difficult. You may need to register a death and make funeral arrangements, and may face financial strain.

Following a death, specified relatives, dependants and other people can challenge someone’s will by going to court and claiming from the estate

When a friend or relative dies, you may need to act as their executor or administrator – paying off debts and distributing assets to the beneficiaries

You or your family could be injured in any number of scenarios. You could be entitled to compensation. We answer some of the most frequent questions about personal injury claims.

Should I transfer my buy-to-let property into a limited company? Our tax guide for buy-to-let landlords explains the pros and cons.

There are a wide range of penalties for driving offences. This table indicates the main penalties you could face for a driving offence.

A summary of the steps to take if you are involved in a car accident to comply with the law, to make the situation as safe as possible and to help you make a claim if you're not at fault.