Under a new Government scheme, if you paid to register a Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales between 1st April 2013 and 31st March 2017, you could be entitled to a refund of up to £54. Those who paid a registration fee for…
You may be eligible for a payment if you live in the homeowner payment zone. Who can apply? Your house or 25% of the total area of your property must be in the homeowner payment zone and you must be the owner occupier of a residential, agricultural…
Ilott v Mitson – Supreme Court Ruling For the first time, the Supreme Court has heard a case involving legislation that was passed 42 years ago! The decision, which is said to support the principles of testamentary freedom, has been passed today. The unanimous…
Reflections of a Divorce Lawyer and Family Mediator. In amongst all the excitement of the introduction of “Buster the Boxer” and the bombardment of Christmas adverts, it may be easy to overlook “Good Divorce Week ”, between 28th November & 2nd December 2016. Many will…