Why a DIY Will or Using an Online Will Writing Service Could Become Your Most Expensive Mistake
For many people, writing a will online or using a DIY template seems like a sensible way to save money. With online services advertising free…
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Why a DIY Will or Using an Online Will Writing Service Could Become Your Most Expensive Mistake Why a DIY Will or Using an Online Will Writing Service Could Become Your Most Expensive MistakeFor many people, writing a will online or using a DIY template seems like a sensible way to save money. With online services advertising free…
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What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will? 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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Renters Rights: Changes in May 2026 Renters Rights: Changes in May 2026As the private rental market continues to evolve rapidly, and with average UK rents now exceeding £1,370 per month, tenants are facing more pressure than…
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Taking control of your future: The Importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney Taking control of your future: The Importance of Lasting Powers of AttorneyLasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) allow you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you are no longer able to…
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Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rights Expected from 2027 Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rights Expected from 2027Unfair dismissal law may soon change as part of wider employment reforms expected to take effect in the coming years. The core framework governing unfair…
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eVisas eVisasUnderstanding eVisas and How Our Immigration Team Can Help The UK Home Office has introduced eVisas as part of its plan to create a fully…
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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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Protecting the Future: Understanding the Vital Role of the Court of Protection and Panel Deputies Protecting the Future: Understanding the Vital Role of the Court of Protection and Panel DeputiesThe ability to make decisions about our own welfare, finances, and property is fundamental to adult life. However, when illness, accident, or disability removes this…
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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…