What is a Settlement Agreement Settlement agreements are legally binding contracts. They’re usually negotiated and entered into when an employee leaves work. They’re used to provide certainty about the terms under which the employment relationship will come to an end....

The recent tragic death of British singer Liam Payne, who died without having made a will, underscores the critical importance of estate planning. Payne, a former member of One Direction, left behind a net estate valued at approximately £24 million. As he died...