Mental capacity is one of the considerations when a Will is determined to be valid, which is a good reason to make your Will as soon as possible with the help of a solicitor. The case of a man who left it until a couple of months before he died of cancer allowed an opportunity for his relatives to challenge the Will in the High Court.
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A man has been awarded damages after falling into a castle moat, there were no warning signs, and while there are those who disagree with the idea of a compensation culture, the law is there for a reason.
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If you want your wishes to be carried out according to your Will then seek legal advice so, should it be challenged, the High Court who will examine its contents closely are sure you had thought through all the implications.
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Discussions between solicitors and their clients should remain between them and confidentiality is paramount. Journalists who obtain this information would argue that confidentiality is not important when it is in the public interest to reveal said information
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The Court of Appeal heard a test case in which the victim of a hit and run car accident has won the right to sue an unnamed driver who caused her injuries and damaged her car so badly that it had to be written off. This decision has wider ramifications for personal injury lawyers and the car insurance companies.
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In a time when relationships are not necessarily forever it is essential to check that your will has kept up with changes in your life. The following case demonstrates the sad situation that could result if you don’t.
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A failure to take legal advice cost a property buyer his £35,000 deposit as he fell foul of the time limits for the purchase. Purchasing property at auction can be legally hazardous as the following case shows.
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A Power of Attorney is a useful method protection if you become unable to deal with financial matters yourself. However, nominating a loved one to take on this responsibility may not always be the best option, it may be wiser to use a good lawyer instead as the following case demonstrates.
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A homeowner thought he had a claim for £800,000 in damages from his neighbour, but lost his claim for falling foul of the strict time limits that litters the legal system, thereby highlighting the need for caution and good legal advice.
Legal Time Limits – Keep Within Them Or Lose Your Claim Read More »
The following case highlights how important it is to seek the advice of a lawyer when setting up a trust fund as investors discovered when they sought to claim $18 million awarded to an inventor’s idea, which the court rejected.
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