The Philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft has stated that he is to invest $100 million (in the region of £76 million) of his own money into research towards a cure for Alzheimer’s.

Over the last 20 years the number of ways we can communicate with each other has increased dramatically as a result of increased public access to the world wide web and the creation of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Skype.

As we know, current law does not recognise the common law spouse. If an unmarried person dies intestate (without a valid will), intestacy rules dictate that the estate would pass to their children (if any). If the person has no children then the estate is divided between family members in accordance with legislation.

The Law Society has stated that it supports the Law Commission’s proposal that Courts should be able to recognise people’s final wishes, even where there is not a traditionally valid Will.

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s time to dig out your old legal documents and dust off the cobwebs.

Today, the modern family comes in many different shapes and sizes with each family having its own dynamic; from the interaction between family members to the varying relationships that can exist within a family.

Peoples understanding and awareness of Dementia is increasing as more and more people are willing to speak out about their experiences.