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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COVID-19: Government announces emergency legislation to stop all evictions COVID-19: Government announces emergency legislation to stop all evictionsDuring yesterday’s update, Boris Johnson announced that the Government is preparing emergency legislation to prevent both private and social tenants from being evicted from their…
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The formalities of a Will The formalities of a WillA Will is a legal document which allows you to decide on how to leave your estate on death. You can also set out your…
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Important notice – COVID-19, Clapham & Collinge Solicitors and You Important notice – COVID-19, Clapham & Collinge Solicitors and YouThe outbreak of Coronavirus in the UK continues to dominate the news and remains at the forefront of our minds. As uncertainly increases, Clapham &…
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COVID-19 and your property transaction COVID-19 and your property transactionIf you are currently selling and/or purchasing a property, we thought it would be useful to let you know what Clapham & Collinge, as a…
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Large reduction in clinical negligence payouts in Norfolk Large reduction in clinical negligence payouts in NorfolkFigures recently published show that the amount of damages paid by NHS Trusts in Norfolk in successful clinical negligence claims in 2018/2019 was significantly less…
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The Future of Personal Injury for Claimants The Future of Personal Injury for ClaimantsSince 2013, the personal injury landscape has seen significant change due to the Government’s drive to reduce the cost of litigation for insurers. The most…
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The Paterson Inquiry – Lessons to be learned The Paterson Inquiry – Lessons to be learnedAn independent inquiry into issues raised by the malpractice of Mr Ian Paterson, chaired by the Rt Rev Graham James, the former Bishop of Norwich,…
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Personal Injury – The aftermath of party season Personal Injury – The aftermath of party seasonThe annual work’s Christmas Party may now seem like a distant memory after a long and cold January, but for some employers and employees alike,…
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Clinical Negligence – When is medical treatment negligent? Clinical Negligence – When is medical treatment negligent?The value of clinical negligence claims against the NHS was reported this week as being in excess of £80bn. A number of issues arise out…
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Official Launch of Lunch on the Green 2020 Official Launch of Lunch on the Green 2020We now find ourselves at the start of a new decade with Christmas already seeming like distant memory. As we welcome 2020 and put the…
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Leasehold home ownership: buying your freehold or extending your lease Leasehold home ownership: buying your freehold or extending your leaseAs the owner of a leasehold property you only own the property for a fixed period of time. You will have an agreement with the…
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Defamation – will my claim succeed? Defamation – will my claim succeed?Given the increased prominence of the internet and social media in today’s world, it is becoming easier to circulate defamatory comments about individuals and businesses,…