It is not uncommon for couples to believe that if they have lived with their partner for a long time, then their property and other assets will automatically pass to their surviving partner on death, however, unfortunately this is not necessarily the case. Trainee Solicitor, Sophie Wildsmith, explains the different factors and the importance of making a Will...
Family Law Solicitor, Fiona Moffat, discusses Child Protection Conferences, what they are, who should attend and why?....
Timms Trainee Solicitor, Emily Facer, explains the role of a Lasting Power of Attorney and whether you need to have lost capacity for one to be used...
Family Law Solicitor, Adrian Rose, discusses his thoughts on a recent news article and explains how enforcement of an order is not automatic...
Associate Solicitor, Matt Kelly, discusses a recent case that highlights the risk of people storing their original Wills at home, in his latest blog...
Court Professionals need to understand neurodivergence in the Family Justice System. Family Solicitor, Melissa Knight, breaks down the guidance from The Family Justice Council, for practitioners working with neurodivergent court users, in her latest blog...
Following concerns that the Assisted Dying Bill is “unworkable”, Spen Valley MP Kim Leadbeater has agreed to postpone the implementation of the legislation until after the next election. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Keith Baldock-Grimes explains more in his latest blog...
It has been revealed that £2.3 billion was spent on funerals last year, which was an increase of over £26 million from the year before. Wills & Probate Solicitor, Megan Lovell, explores the cost of funerals and why it's important to write a Will.
Many rural houses are not connected to mains sewerage, instead your property will be serviced by a private drainage system, such as a septic tank, cesspool or sewage treatment plant. Licensed Conveyancer, Rachel Gibbs explains the types of private drainage systems in her latest blog...
There are a range of assessments which could be completed in care proceedings to determine what is in the best interests of a child. Family solicitor Leonnie Watson explains in her latest blog...
