Recently discussions regarding handing over authority to another person to act on your behalf should you become mentally or physically incapable have been rife. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) have been all over the newspaper headlines because some family members have been abusing their power, whilst others have become frustrated by banks refusing to acknowledge…
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When it comes to personal injury claims, some personal injury solicitors offer gifts or cash incentives to people who have been injured in order that they will instruct that particular firm to handle their claim.
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We have launched a campaign to encourage people to instruct a solicitor when making a personal injury claim. This is prevent the growing number of people who are settling their claims for much less than they are worth. If an injured person uses a solicitor and wins their case, the insurance company will have to…
Prime Minister, David Cameron says that he wants to reduce car insurance premiums by putting an end to the traffic accident compensation culture. Consultation was launched last year after figures revealed a 60 per cent increase in the number of personal injury claims related to road accidents since 2006. Whiplash claims in 2010 are estimated…
Deciding that your marriage is over is a hard decision to reach. In addition to your personal feelings there maybe children or other family members who will be affected, and wider financial implications to consider. Once you are sure that a permanent split is the only way forward, seeking professional legal advice from a divorce lawyer is recommended. If you are ready…
Do I need a probate solicitor? When someone dies, someone needs to sort everything out. Death is a major event which has consequences that need to be properly handled on behalf of the deceased. Probate is the legal authority conferred upon someone to carry out the administration of the estate. The ‘estate’ includes; money, both…
Surveys carried out by www.which.co.uk show that half of the population does not have a Will. Furthermore, people put off making a Will, often until they are in their 50’s. This leaves a sizeable number uncovered, not to mention those who die young. Making a Will lets you leave clear instructions about how your estate is to…
Employment Solicitor John Porter offers advice on issues surrounding retirement: It used to be the case that when an employee reached the national retirement age he or she could be forced to retire. This is no longer the case. Since April 2011 it has become unlawful to force someone out of work simply because they…