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Transferring assets between named beneficiaries of trusts

I have trust documents set up to protect my property and assets. The house is in the name of my three children, but I want to take away my daughter’s share and give it to one of my sons instead. Can I legally do that?

Transferring elderly packer to cleaning business

An employee of mine is now quite elderly and can no longer handle the heavy labour required for his job. I have asked him if he wishes to transfer to another department and he has agreed to this change. Am I liable for anything?

Travelling costs for bringing child to ex-partner

I have been divorced for the last 4 years and there has been no formal agreement regarding my nine-year-old child. I live far from my ex-husband and I cannot afford to drop off the child to their house. They are now asking for travel costs. What should I do?

Treated badly in shop due to mobility problems

I am an elderly individual and when I went to ask for assistance at the post office they treated me very negatively and were discriminatory towards me as I required a lot of help due to my disabilities. Are there any laws protecting me from this?

Treated poorly after ME diagnosis

A few years ago I was off work for some time. I had a healthcare referral for ME. I recently have been moved to a new role, where I have had three absences in six months. I was told that if I did not have ME, I would have been going through a disciplinary. I currently feel that I have not been given enough training for my new role in the company. I also believe that I have been put on a lower grade due to lack of training and that no matter how many ideas of mine are put forward I am always asked to do more. I also have been refused a company laptop so when I am off work with my condition it is more inconvenient for me to work. I would like to know where I stand legally with this as an employee.