A Will can be made in several ways such as by purchasing a DIY Will in a store or online, using a financial institution or financial advisor or a Will writing company. However, there are many reasons why you should use a Solicitor to make
What is an Advance Decision (Living Will)? An Advance Decision is an instrument which allows you to refuse specific medical treatment, for example life-sustaining treatment due to it conflicting with your values and beliefs. An Advance Decision cannot be used to request your life to
Landlords will breathe a sigh of relief this month as from 1st June 2021, the ban on bailiffs attending rental properties to evict tenants was lifted. The ban on possession proceedings was implemented in March 2020 by the Government to protect tenants who were affected
If you already have a Will in place, it is important to keep it under regular review. As we go through the highs and lows of life, our circumstances can change dramatically, and this may mean that your existing Will may no longer be appropriate
What is Collaborative Family Law? Collaborative Family Law is a method of resolving disputes between separating couples in a more dignified and civilised way without that bitter acrimony. Whilst you have access to your own legal advice through your solicitor, all discussions and negotiations take
What are Lasting Powers of Attorney? Often people assume that if they have Wills in place, they do not need to have Lasting Powers of Attorney. Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are two completely different legal documents. So what is a Will and
If you have suffered an injury, physical or psychological, due to a criminal act, you may qualify to make a criminal injury compensation claim under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. It is common knowledge that if you were to suffer an injury in a public
Why would a vintage tractor be a handy reminder of the need to ensure your contracts are appropriately entered into? The tractor in question is the Ferguson TE20, the little grey Fergie to many in the farming community, but did you know that it’s inventor,
It is estimated that over 50% of adults in the UK have not made a Will. It is a remarkable figure, particularly as many of those people are also homeowners. So what happens if you die without a Will? It is important to be aware
This is often a question we are asked and the court is asked to deal with within divorce proceedings. It can be a bone of contention between parties. (No pun intended!) Pets are commonplace in UK households and often regarded by the parties as “one
