What is a Personal Representative and Grant of Representation?
11
Nov - 2019
When a person dies, someone has to deal with their property (estate). The generic name for the person dealing with the estate is personal representative
Financial Assessment, Top Ups and Deprivation of Assets
11
Nov - 2019
The prospect of paying for care home fees often strikes fear into clients, but this is often because of misconceptions and horror stories in the media. A clearer understanding of some of the key features can assist families to plan ... Financial Assessment, Top Ups and Deprivation of Assets
Can Electronic Signatures be Used for Signing Legal Documents?
11
Nov - 2019
Electronic signatures range from a squiggle on a courier's pad, a name typed into a website to an encrypted code generated by a security dongle and, in short, are valid and admissible in evidence in legal proceedings.
Who Died First & Why Does It Matter?
04
Nov - 2019
Following the recent case of Scarle -v- Scarle [2019] EWHC 2224 (Ch) it seemed like a good time to explore what happens when people who own property together die and the order of their deaths is unclear
The 'What, 'Why' and 'When' About Interim Care Orders
04
Nov - 2019
What is an interim care order? Why is an interim care order needed in care proceedings? Discover the what, why and when in Leonnie Watsons latest blog....
Dementia - The Legal Implications
28
Oct - 2019
New research suggests that former professional footballers are three and a half more times likely to die of dementia than the general population.
Your Home and Care Fees
28
Oct - 2019
Many people wonder if they will lose their home if they have to pay care fees. If you require residential care then your local authority...
Vulnerable Witnesses in the Family Court
22
Oct - 2019
In September 2019, the Civil Justice Council issued a consultation report with recommendations on how to support all vulnerable witnesses, both claimants and defendants.
Fact Find Hearings Part 2 - Evidence
22
Oct - 2019
My blog in July 2019 dealt with the standard and burden of proof in Fact Find Hearings and how this differs from the criminal burden of proof.
What is a Kinship Carer?
14
Oct - 2019
Looking after children full time when you are grandparents or extended family members has started to become the norm in recent times. It is often referred to as being a 'Kinship Carer'.
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