What is Parental Responsibility and Can it be Removed?
What Is Parental Responsibility (PR)? Parental responsibility is the right of a person to make decisions regarding a child, the Children Act defines PR as ‘all the rights, duties, powers,…
I have a will, do I need a LPA as well?
Difference between will and Lasting Power of Attorney It is a common misconception that if you have a Will in place, you do not need a Lasting Power of Attorney…
Living in the North-East, it is well known that we get much more for our money when buying a property than those living further south. Coupled with the rich…
Can the King take your money if you die without a Will?
Rules of intestacy If a person has died without a Will, their estate will be distributed according to the Administration of Estates Act 1925. This Act sets…
Immigration Health Surcharge Jan 2024
Immigration Health Surcharge rising from 6 February 2024 The Home Office announced a 66% increase to the Immigration Health Surcharge in Autumn 2023. On Monday 15 January 2024, the Immigration (Health…
What happens if I die without a Will?
Are you worried about what will happen to your estate if you die without a Will? Has a loved one passed away without making a valid…
Spouse & Partner Applications: Changes to Income Requirements
Updated 6 Feb 2024 On 4 December 2023, the Government announced a 5-point plan to cut net migration to the UK. This included increasing the minimum income requirement…
Accredited Legal Representative
There can be a large number of people involved in a Court of Protection proceedings and many of the roles may be unfamiliar. We have pieced together the…
Christmas is a time for happiness, joy and celebration for lots of people. However, it can be a time of fear and sadness for many people as a result…
Beware the Bankrupt Beneficiary!
Are you dealing with an administration of an estate of someone who has died in the role as an executor or administrator? One of the requirements…
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