Disputed Wills – Sean Hughes
Disputes 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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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…
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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…
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Renters’ Rights Act Renters’ Rights ActRenters’ Rights Act The Renters Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, marking the most significant reform to renters’ rights and short-term…
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Marriage Value Abolished: High Court Upholds Leasehold Reform Act Marriage Value Abolished: High Court Upholds Leasehold Reform ActThe High Court has handed down its long-awaited decision in Arc Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund & others v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities…
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How to Prioritise Children’s Wellbeing During a Divorce How to Prioritise Children’s Wellbeing During a DivorceDivorce is one of the most difficult experiences a family can face, not only for the couple involved but also for any children caught in…
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A Guide to Wills, Trusts and Probate A Guide to Wills, Trusts and ProbatePlanning for the future can feel daunting, but it is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and those you…
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When HMRC Comes Knocking… (Directly to your bank account!) When HMRC Comes Knocking… (Directly to your bank account!)HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reintroduced a hard-hitting tool to tackle unpaid tax: the ability to take money directly from a debtor’s bank account….