Have you received a large gift from someone who has died? Was it in the last 7 years immediately before death? If you answered yes to these questions contact the deceased’s personal representatives handling the deceased’s affairs. Failure to do so could...
Following a change of address, my Mum registered at a new Doctors. She came back with some forms, but was concerned at the part that asked whether she had a Lasting Power of Attorney or any other document confirming what her decisions would be in regards to her...
Lord Lucan has been missing since 1974 and it is unknown whether he is dead or alive, despite many sightings and conspiracy theories. On the 3rd February 2016, the law permitted his son to obtain a ‘death’ certificate. Until 1 October 2014 when the Presumption of...
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has confirmed that it is investigating a fault in the online divorce form to confirm how many people have been affected. The error left debts out of the calculation of settlements which means that many financial orders may now...
A national newspaper recently reported that an increasing number of couples are entering into Pre-Nuptial or Living Together Agreements to protect their assets if they should separate and it appears that often they are being strongly encouraged to do so by their...
