Court rules on expensive dispute between step-sisters from Essex
September 2019
A much-publicised inheritance dispute has ended after a judge ruled in favour of a daughter who successfully argued that her mother had, in all probability, outlived her stepfather.
Conman convicted of murder after befriending vulnerable pensioners in Wills scam
September 2019
A church warden, dubbed “cruel and calculating,” has been convicted of murdering a pensioner, in a failed bid to inherit his estate.
Charity ordered to pay £12,350 in unfair dismissal case
September 2019
A charity has been ordered to pay £12,350 in an unfair dismissal case after a former employee was made redundant in April 2018.
Number of Lasting Powers of Attorney doubles to almost four million
September 2019
Applications for power of attorney have doubled to 3,850,000 in the last three years, allowing more people to take control of loved one’s affairs in the event of ill health.
What happens if I am caught up in a property dispute?
September 2019
Whether you are a landlord, tenant or a homeowner, being involved in a property dispute can be a stressful and difficult time if you do not have the right advice to hand.
Construction firm fined after worker killed
August 2019
A construction company has been fined and one of its employees sentenced after a worker was struck by an excavator, resulting in a fatal injury.
Government launches consultation on parental leave entitlements
August 2019
The Government is undertaking a consultation on parental leave entitlements, as it seeks views on possible changes to the system.
Half of dads experiencing discrimination after accepting parental leave
August 2019
A new investigation has found that around half of dads who have accepted their parental leave allocation have been discriminated against in the workplace.
Stepdaughters in inheritance dispute after couple found dead at home
July 2019
The stepdaughters of a couple who were found dead at their home are embroiled in a legal dispute over who is entitled to approximately £300,000 in inheritance.
Mortgage approvals rise in June, according to the latest data
July 2019
Mortgage approvals in the UK rose by 0.6 per cent between May and June, according to the latest home lending market monitor report published by chartered surveyors, e.surv.
