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Update Your Will Week | The importance of keeping your Will up to date

Only 56% of UK adults have updated their Will in the last five years, meaning around half of Wills are out of date. To raise awareness, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) have been hosting “Update your Will week” from 23rd to 29th January 2023.

Government plans to abolish “no fault” eviction

Robert Pearson
5 Jan 2023
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The idea of abolishing “no fault” eviction has long been on the Government’s agenda and is once again being considered by Parliament. What does this mean for landlords and tenants?

Separated parents - are you ready for Christmas?

When parents separate, it is for them to agree the living arrangements for their children. Whether that be a shared care arrangement or one predominant carer with the children spending regular time with the non-resident parent. Like Christmas, what is best for the children will be different for each family.

Knee, Hip or Joint Replacement Surgery that didn’t go to plan?

Knee replacement surgery, together with hip replacement surgery, are often a last resort treatment option available for people whose joint issues are beginning to impact on their mobility and quality of life. Unfortunately, negligent knee, hip and joint surgery can leave a patient with a greater level of pain and disability than they experienced before the procedure.

Selling your financial services business? What you need to know

Corporate Lawyer Euan McLaughlin outlines the issues Financial Services business owners need to think about in advance of any potential sale.

What is Medical Negligence, and what is involved in making a claim?

NHS care is usually very good, and most people do not have any problems. However, things can go wrong and, when mistakes are made, they can be catastrophic and life changing. Some mistakes amount to negligence and compensation can be recovered in many cases.