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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Over recent years, contested probate claims have been on the rise. In 2019, there were 188 claims made with the Court, up from 128 the year before. This is not counting the countless cases which
