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 Steven Murgatroyd
  February 26, 2024
An Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) was the precursor to a Lasting Power of Attorney ('LPA'). LPAs were introduced in 2007 as it was felt safeguards were required to stop financial abuse of those who required an attorney (‘Donors’).
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 Veronica Mullins
  December 19, 2023
It is often said that our pets are part of our family, but many pet owners forget to make sure appropriate provisions are in place for when they pass away and leave their furry friends behind.
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 Katie Whitehead
  December 12, 2023
When a person dies without leaving a valid Will, their estate is said to be intestate. In such circumstances, their estate will be distributed in accordance with inheritance laws known as the rules of intestacy.
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 Sarah Hodkinson
  December 12, 2023
Recently Martin Lewis spoke about ‘future proofing your finances’ urging people to address those unpleasant topics of conversation with friends and family members to ensure their Wills are up to date and they get Powers of Attorney in place to avoid difficulties later in life.
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 Katie Whitehead
  November 14, 2023
The High Court has recently made an important decision after Master McQuail exercised the Court’s discretion to modify the forfeiture rule and granted full relief in the circumstances of a ‘mercy killing’.
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 Holly Wright
  July 10, 2023
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 Zoe Cross
  July 10, 2023
This case considers the relationship between the common law test of testamentary capacity, as set out in Banks v Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549 and the test for capacity set down in ss.2-3 Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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 Veronica Mullins
  July 5, 2023
Homemade or DIY Wills are not a new phenomenon and have been around for some time. To some a Will may look fairly straightforward, especially when things such as a high street ‘Will Kits’ are so readily available, how difficult can it be?
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