This week, Lasting Powers of Attorney have gained widespread media attention following the comments of retired senior Judge Denzil Lush. Judge Lush says that people should be far more aware of the risks and has said that abuses of such documents can have "devastating" effects on family relationships. Judge Lush compared the document with a Deputyship Order which is subject to far more scrutiny, such as the requirement of annual accounts and a surety bond.

A Lasting Power of Attorney is a very important document and generally speaking, having a Power of Attorney in place to deal with your Financial and Property Affairs is a wise move.

The press have been afloat with coverage of The Court of Appeal decision in the Ilott v Mitson case whereby Heather Ilott has been awarded money from her late mother’s estate despite her late mother specifically excluding her from her Will.

Ramsdens are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted for four prestigious legal awards. We are up for Law Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2017.

From 1st April 2017, the cost of registering a Lasting Power of Attorney was reduced from £110.00 to £82.00 due to what were deemed excessive charges over recent years.

The charity Headway have launched a new form of identification which aims to improve the lives of people living with a brain injury.

The Law Commission for England and Wales has said that the law around Wills should be updated and brought into the

If you or your partner has recently got down on one knee, then amidst the whirlwind of wedding planning you could be forgiven for neglecting to consider the consequences your upcoming nuptials will have on your death estate.