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A recent case has been heard where a surrogate mother was pursuing contact against her child’s same sex parents through the Courts. A surrogacy arrangement was entered into between the intended parents who are both…

Buying a property for the first time is a landmark in people’s lives and choosing the right solicitor for you is imperative. When looking to instruct a solicitor there are some key considerations. Experience Firstly,…

In the UK, leases can sometimes automatically become an assured shorthold tenancy (“AST”), a classification that brings with it significant implications for both landlords and tenants. Assured Shorthold Tenancy vs Lease An AST is a…

There are five reasons why the validity of the Will can be challenged. These are: Lack of due execution Lack of Testamentary capacity Lack of knowledge and approval Fraud or Forgery Undue influence Lack of…

A Trust sale refers to a property being sold that is held in Trust. There can be many different types of Trusts and so it is important to take advice from a specialist Trust Lawyer…

A Deputyship is an order made under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 when an individual is deemed to lack mental capacity and does not already have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, or a…

What do you do as a landlord where the lease for commercial premises allows an upward only rental increase? Firstly you should check the terms of the lease but you should also consider commercial factors…

In a world that is ever more concerned with sustainability and preservation of our environment, it is unsurprising that more and more homeowners are installing solar panels. According to MCS (the Microgeneration Certification Scheme) almost…

Most people are now familiar with Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) for their health and personal affairs, but it is as important to consider what would happen if you could not run your business due…

Alzheimer’s is impacting more of our lives day by day. It’s something we now hear of so often that it is very much the case that we all know someone who is suffering from Alzheimer’s….