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The Court of Protection has jurisdiction to make decisions on behalf of people who lack mental capacity.  The Court is essentially split...

The landscape of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) in England and Wales is undergoing significant reform, driven by the Powers of Attorney...

Yesterday, the BBC reported on the sad case of Katherine and Gerald Hill, two trustees who have been found guilty of fraud for...

Given that we are fast approaching the 200 year anniversary of the Wills Act 1837, it only seems logical that the law on wills could do...

This week, it has been revealed that the One Direction star, Liam Payne, who died in tragic circumstances last year, left a net estate of...

 Deputies can make financial decisions on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to do so themselves. A court order appoints...

Mr X is 20 years old, has learning disabilities and lives with his mum and dad. Soon, he will be moving into a supported living...

Mrs B and Mrs C set up a business together, letting out property. Unfortunately, they disagreed on the ownership of the properties. Court...

This recent BBC article tells the story of an elderly man, John Wilcox, who was cut off from his wife and family by his granddaughter,...

When clients approach me about a possible clinical negligence claim, a consistent question that they ask is ‘what will change?’ when it...

A recent BBC article has highlighted issues for over 5,000 patients who did not receive routine screening letters from the NHS, for a...

This weekend I finally found the time to watch the BBC’s recent film of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and I was pleasantly surprised to learn...