Estate Planning Checklist There is a myriad of things to consider when trying to get your affairs in order. We have compiled a shortlist of several key elements to estate planning from a legal perspective. This will cover protecting your wishes both once you have passed away and while you are alive, as well as… Continue reading Estate Planning Checklist
This or That: Solicitors Edition The ‘This or That’ trend seems to be taking off on social media. We thought we’d jump on the bandwagon and give some insight into the decisions that solicitors and other legal professionals will make daily, which often help them avoid trouble later down the line. Litigation work is our… Continue reading This or That: Solicitors Edition
Dementia Action Week 2021: How can you help ? Today, 17th May 2021 marks the start of Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Action Week. This is a national event in the UK that seeks to draw attention to the lives of people affected by dementia, as dementia not only affects the individual with dementia but also their loved ones… Continue reading Dementia Action Week 2021: How can you help ?
How many emails do you receive a day? For most people, it is a lot. Building upon this, how often do these emails contain a request that is urgent and time-sensitive? Again, for most people, this will be very common. Business is naturally time crucial, wanting to settle matters as quickly as possible is second… Continue reading Bogus Bosses and Working from Home: The increase of email fraud
Social Care Reforms 2021: What is happening? Last week plans that originally appeared in Johnson’s first speech as Prime Minister in 2019 to reform the health and social care sector have materialised in the social care reforms 2021. Last Tuesday, 7th September 2021, the Prime Minister announced plans to raise investment for the health and… Continue reading Social Care Reforms 2021: What is happening?
#FreeBritney: What are Conservatorships? Does the UK have Conservatorship’s too? What are conservatorships? Does the UK have them too? A short answer: yes. Yes, we do. However, they are called deputyships and there are some slight differences that will be explained in this blog. This blog will also explore the role of a deputy and… Continue reading What are Conservatorships? Does the UK have Conservatorship’s too?
Trick or treat? This half-term week we will be investigating things that strike fear into the hearts of even the bravest solicitors. Make sure you follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date! We hope you enjoy this tongue in cheek campaign and remember – we are your local solicitors, and we can always be… Continue reading Trick or Treat: Solicitors Edition
Mental capacity When researching powers of attorney, you will no doubt notice that the term “mental capacity” is thrown around a lot. Medical professionals use it. Legal professionals use it. Care providers use it. But what does this mean? We’ve found Age UK’s resources to be the most useful resource that is readily available to… Continue reading Lasting Powers or Attorney: Mental capacity, next of kin and professional attorneys
