What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?
What happens? When someone dies without a Will, the rules of Intestacy apply meaning their Estate passes according to the Intestacy rules rather than the…
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Disputed Wills – Sean Hughes Disputed Wills – Sean HughesDisputes over wills are often emotionally charged and legally complex. Although families are grieving their loss, sometimes grief turns to anger and arguments arise about…
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Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS): An overview and update Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS): An overview and updateWhat are Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards? The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) were introduced as protection for people over the age of 18 who are…
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Statutory Sick Pay Changes From April 2026 and What Employers Need to Know Statutory Sick Pay Changes From April 2026 and What Employers Need to KnowStatutory Sick Pay (SSP) is set to change from April 2026 as part of wider employment law reform. These reforms represent one of the most…
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Why Inheritance Disputes Happen and How Wills, Trusts and LPAs Can Help Prevent Them Why Inheritance Disputes Happen and How Wills, Trusts and LPAs Can Help Prevent ThemDisputes between families and friends over estates are becoming more common. In the final quarter of 2024, the Probate Registry received over 3,000 applications to…
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Can You Change or Cancel a Lasting Power of Attorney? What You Need to Know Can You Change or Cancel a Lasting Power of Attorney? What You Need to KnowAs solicitors who have been supporting individuals and families for over 70 years. We know first-hand that circumstances rarely stay the same. Relationships change, health…
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LPA and Dementia: Why it’s Important to Plan Ahead Early LPA and Dementia: Why it’s Important to Plan Ahead EarlyFinding out that a loved one, whether a family member or close friend, has dementia can be deeply challenging. It is hard to see someone…