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How Property Protection Trusts Can Protect Your Home from Care Home Fees
The idea of spending your final years in care is daunting enough without the added anxiety of watching your life's biggest asset, your home, being depleted to pay for it. Yet for many people, that's exactly what happens. Care home fees can be devastating to an estate,...
Health and Welfare vs Property and Finance: Which Lasting Power of Attorney Do You Need?
Health and Welfare vs Property and Finance: Which Lasting Power of Attorney Do You Need? Many people need both types of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), and they work differently and protect different aspects of your life. This guide explains what each LPA covers,...
How to complete and submit your lasting power of attorney application with a step-by-step guide
How to complete and submit your lasting power of attorney application with a step-by-step guide Setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney feels overwhelming until you break it into steps. This guide walks you through exactly what happens at each stage, starting with...
Do I need a solicitor to set up a lasting power of attorney?
Do I need a solicitor to set up a lasting power of attorney? Many people ask, ‘Can I set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) myself, or do I need a solicitor?’ The honest answer is you can do it yourself, but whether you should depends entirely on your individual...
How much does it cost to have a Will drafted and what else should I consider?
How much does it cost to have a Will drafted and what else should I consider? Will drafting fees: Fees vary depending on the complexity of your situation. A basic mirror will may be sufficient if you are leaving your entire estate to your spouse or partner and then...
How much does a Lasting Power of Attorney cost?
The cost of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can vary significantly depending on individual circumstances and whether you are using regulated or unregulated providers. However we can tailor our service to fit in with your requirements. Basic Service For example if...
Medical Negligence for Missed Endocarditis Diagnosis
As clinical negligence lawyers, we encounter cases where a delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis has had devastating consequences for patients and their families. One particularly high-risk condition where timely intervention is vital is infective endocarditis, an...
TIA in Medical Negligence Claims and Why A Missed Diagnosis Matters
As a clinical negligence solicitor in the UK, I see the devastating consequences of missed diagnoses leading to strokes. One area where the impact can be life-altering is in the missed or delayed diagnosis of a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA). A stroke is a medical...
Medical Negligence Claim for Missed or Incorrect Diagnosis
Medical Negligence Solicitors As solicitors specialising in clinical negligence, a large part of our work involves helping clients whose lives have been severely impacted by medical misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. When a medical professional misses red flag...
What is a Settlement Agreement?
A UK settlement agreement is a legally binding contract between an employer and an employee. They are used to terminate employment or settle a workplace dispute on mutually agreed terms. They will usually include a termination payment. This is in exchange for an...
