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When an individual or business fails to repay an outstanding debt to a creditor, they could find themselves receiving a Statutory Demand, depending on the circumstances of the debt owed. A Statutory Demand is a final notice warning an individual or company...

Divorce in the UK has become more straightforward and streamlined from 6 April 2022 due to significant changes introduced to English divorce law, including so-called ‘no fault’ divorce. These changes impact how long divorce takes, making some...

If you have fallen out with your neighbours, then you have a duty to disclose this when you sell your home. You will be required to complete a property information form giving the buyer details of a wide range of issues, and one of the questions that you...

Often people wish to make a gift to a person in their will on the understanding that the person will use the gift for the benefit of someone else.  Some of the problems that can arise when relying on this arrangement were laid bare this year as the...

The government has proposed to bring in a “cap” of £86,000 on October 2023 on the amount adults pay for their care. It will need to be voted on like any piece of new legislation and we have yet to see the details, but we already know that...

This case serves as a good example that Advance Decisions should be regularly reviewed and that the provisions of Lasting Powers of Attorney should be carefully drafted to ensure your wishes are clear and adhered to. Mrs W was an 80-year-old Jehovah's...

In most cases a will becomes a public document after probate has been issued, but there are exceptions such as in the case of the late HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose will has been sealed for 90 years. Unless you are the Queen or King of...

Our offices are now open and fully staffed. We  try to avoid meetings save as mentioned below. We are available to clients during working hours as mentioned below. To enable us to continue advising our clients, we have made some changes to the way...

The recently reported case of Robin Morris, who was handed an 18-month suspended sentence for using a Lasting Power of Attorney to steal so much from his mother there was no money left for her funeral, is a solemn warning to attorneys who breach their duties...

While many people automatically assume that ‘litigation’ refers to taking someone to court, this isn’t necessarily the most accurate explanation. In fact, litigation instead refers to taking any type of legal action. This may indeed result...