Legal News
We look at a rare case in which a Deputy sought approval to DNA test the person they were protecting, in order to avoid possible …
Deputies make decisions for a person who has lost the mental capacity to decide for themselves, but can a Deputy make gifts using that person’s …
We examine three common ways in which inheritance arrangements are contested, using the facts of a remarkable case to provide clear real-world examples.
The Court of Protection has recently clarified rules about when and how Attorneys under a Lasting Power of Attorney can make gifts using the Donor’s …
Could the order in which you and your partner die make a difference your loved ones’ inheritance? We look at a recent case where this …
Find out what action you can take when you believe an Attorney or Deputy is abusing their power under a Lasting Power of Attorney or …
The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 is coming into force at the end of this month. Find out how it might help if you have …
Digital assets such as social media pages, photos, music and games can have great sentimental and financial value but what happens to them when you …
Find out about the current situation of the Missing Person Guardianship laws