Youth Offending

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Nobody likes you when you’re 23 – are 18-25 year olds really adults and should there be different provisions in their sentencing? In our current system, hearings for young people aged between 10 and 17 are initially held by a sub section of the Magistrates Court called Youth Court, presided over by either 3 magistrates
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Could your DIY Will end up in a wave of dispute?

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Wills are important legal documents and therefore, small errors may cause disputes. DIY Wills are becoming increasingly popular because they are a cheaper alternative to having a Will properly drafted by a qualified Solicitor. However a small mistake could mean paying a much higher price.  A solicitor has the knowledge and experience of drawing up
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Lasting Powers of Attorney

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14th May 2019   What is an LPA and why is it important to have one? A lasting power of attorney (known as a LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. This enables you
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What is an LPA

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What is an LPA and why is it important to have one? A lasting power of attorney (known as an LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. This enables you to have
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Intestacy

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What happens if I don’t have a Will?   Losing a loved one is a very difficult time for us all. However, it can help ease some of the processes if you have a Will in place to instruct how your property and possessions should be distributed.  The benefit of leaving a Will means it
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