Unusual clauses and loopholes to look out for in your Will and Powers of Attorney
Wills and Powers of Attorney are powerful legal documents which ensure your wishes are followed. A Will kicks in after death, and a Power of Attorney sets out who you…
Managing finances in a contactless society
In March 2019 the Access to Cash Review confirmed how quickly things are changing when it comes to cash: 10 years ago, 6 out of every 10 transactions were cash.…
Missing People
A new series of Reported Missing on BBC One has illustrated the many different reasons why people go missing, however, the problems for the ‘left behind’ families of long term…
Deprivation of Liberty
If you have an elderly relative who is prone to wandering, you may not think twice about locking the door for their own safekeeping. However, this can have serious implications…
Wills
Wills in general Let’s face it, we are all aware that Wills are underappreciated and very often overlooked. In fact, currently around 54% of the British public do not have…
Proposed social care changes at a glance
The government has recently announced that it is promising an overhaul of the way social care is funded in England. The big questions on everyone’s lips are; what is going…
Government Covid-19 recovery strategy
The Government have released a comprehensive document focussed on the rebuilding of our economy and society in the wake of Covid-19. One of the biggest and most recent focusses is…
Later Life Law
Later life law, with all it entails, can feel a little like a minefield – it is essential that all necessary documentation is in place – what is the starting…