Yes! Now that we are back in lockdown a lot of people have more time to think about what might happen if they were to be unable to make decisions for themselves, for example if they were very ill in…
What is a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (H&W LPA)? A H&W LPA is a legal document that enables a person (known as the Donor) to appoint a person or people (known as the Attorney(s)) (usually a friend…
When a loved one has recently died you might start hearing a lot of mention of the word “probate”, but if you’ve never been through the “probate process” before you may well not know what that means. Being probate solicitors…
Drafting a will is a complex process, and sometimes mistakes can be made. This can lead to parts of a will, or even the whole will, being declared invalid and the estate passing under the intestacy rules. These rules can…
Most professionals have, at some point, been asked for some free advice as a favour. This case demonstrates the possible pitfalls with doing so, albeit with a relatively happy outcome for the professional in question. The case The Defendant in…
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has today announced a new online tool to help people who are making decisions on behalf of others using “Lasting Powers of Attorney”. A Lasting Power of Attorney (commonly referred to as an…
A will is a legally binding document which tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property – collectively referred to as your 'estate' – after you die. As well as naming your beneficiaries (the people who benefit from your…
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was passed in the House of Commons on 17 June 2020 and is a long awaited development by lawyers and various family law organisations and charities. This means that the much talked about ‘no…
Coronavirus has had a devasting impact upon all of us, whether directly or indirectly. It has also had a significant impact upon businesses which, for some, is ongoing. There has also been an impact upon families, some of which is…
The Conveyancing market has this year, along with the rest of the world, witnessed one of the most difficult and unprecedented times, that no one could have predicted or expected. However, we are pleased to report that we have been…