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Probate is the complete process of administering the estate of a deceased person. It will differ from estate to estate, but in general, it will include organising their money, possessions and assets and distributing them as inheritance after any debts and taxes have been paid. If a will is in place, the name of the...Read More

While the NHS provides high levels of service and care for the population most of the time, mistakes, omissions and errors can happen during the course of treatment for an illness or medical condition. When that occurs, the consequences can be severe for the individual and their family. When something goes wrong with your treatment...Read More

Estates and families vary considerably. From single people households with little in the way of assets, to large estates made up of property, investments and business interests. It’s no surprise therefore that there is a range of different wills to suit different purposes. Deciding which is the best for you will depend on a number...Read More

The vast majority of births pass without incident. In some cases, however, things can go wrong and complications do develop. In some instances, midwives and other medical staff may not properly monitor the situation, and as a result, injuries occur. As with other types of medical negligence, this can lead to a successful compensation claim....Read More

If you have an accident at work you may be worried that you could be dismissed. If the accident is severe and has an impact on your ability to carry out the job you used to do, these concerns may be more pronounced. There is a great deal of confusion around workplace accidents. Many people...Read More

Medical negligence can occur at any stage when receiving medical attention, from consulting the GP to surgery and follow-up care. Medical professionals have a duty of care towards their patients and if that duty of care is breached the medical body should be held responsible. It can happen in a number of different ways and...Read More

If your rental property has deteriorated in terms of repair from what it was at the time your tenancy began and you’ve notified your landlord in writing, you may be able to make a housing disrepair compensation claim. After receiving notification, your landlord will need to be given reasonable time to correct the situation. If...Read More

A growing proportion of the UK population rents their home from private landlords. The standard of these properties varies, with the level of maintenance and repair offered by their landlord equally variable. In some cases, properties are allowed to fall into a state of disrepair and requests for repairs to take place from tenants to...Read More

Probate can seem like a complicated and at times confusing process, particularly if it’s the first time you’ve encountered it. It is in most cases a relatively straightforward process that will be concluded within a year. However, there are a number of different factors that can alter the equation. Here we’ll take a look at...Read More

Small businesses are the engine room of the economy. They employ over 14 million people across the UK, and whether they have a single employee or fifty people, owners need to consider employment law.  As soon as you begin taking on employees, you will at the same time take on legal responsibilities. Before any employment...Read More