
Sadly, there are numerous cases reported in the press of people using their position as an appointed financial attorney to rob elderly relatives or neighbours, but does this mean that […]
Sadly, there are numerous cases reported in the press of people using their position as an appointed financial attorney to rob elderly relatives or neighbours, but does this mean that […]
This has led to areas of dispute and interpreting the law wrong can prove costly. The Government has decided to consolidate the law into one set of Regulations. These have […]
ISAs From 3 December 2014, a surviving spouse can inherit their deceased partner’s ISA investments and continue to benefit from their tax-free element. In addition, from 6 April 2015, the ISA allowances […]
The Care Act 2014 (the Act) is the single most important piece of law effecting social care in over 60 years and much of the Act, as well as related […]
[media id=720] So, a cartoonist may reference a well-known artwork or illustration for a caricature; an artist could use fragments of various films to compose a larger pastiche artwork – […]
As we explore the signs of a new economy, I’m reminded that co-operation in the UK has always been about communities of people coming together to support one another to […]
There are additional powers for CPO making authorities to enter on and survey land. Most organisations making housing and planning CPOs (which are the kind housing associations are likely to […]
But just how often do you stop and reflect on the needs that aren’t externally imposed on you, but are nevertheless just as vital? Do you have a contingency plan […]
Section 17 of the Local Government Act 1988 has made that clear for many years. It prohibits the taking into account of non-commercial considerations in procurement decisions, including considerations relating […]
Kadie Bennett, Solicitor, explores the potential pitfalls of inheritance upon the death of a parent where a parental order is not obtained following the birth of a child via a surrogacy arrangement, […]
The legislation governing the creation of wills is 180 years old this year, and, surprisingly, much of it does remain useful and applicable. However, there have been significant changes over […]
As family solicitors we see many cases such as these and some which boil over into legal disputes and court proceedings. Although in court proceedings a court appointed professional called […]