If you have suffered as a result of a road traffic accident either as a driver or passenger or pedestrian our team of specialist solicitors is on hand to help you claim the compensation that you deserve. We have several in-house solicitors who specialise in road traffic accident claims. Not only are they experts in dealing with the legal aspects […]
Road traffic accidents
Accidents at work
Accidents at work can have a devastating effect on your finances and your health. If you have been physically or psychologically injured whilst at work as the result of an accident, you are not alone – and we are here to help you. We are experts in dealing with personal injury claims for people that are injured in the course […]
Stages of Pressure Sores
The most common system for staging bed sores pressure ulcers, classifies them based upon the depth of skin damage, ranging from the least severe (stage 1) to the most severe (stage 4). This is a scoring system that should be used within the healthcare system without fail, which analyses the symptoms and gives an appropriate action to remedy the symptoms. […]
Pressure Sores: Can I Claim Compensation?
If you, or a loved one has developed a pressure sore while being looked after by a care professional either at home, in a nursing home or a hospital you may be entitled to compensation. Most pressure sores are preventable with proper assessment and nursing care. It is the caregiver’s responsibility to ensure that anyone that is at risk of […]
What are Pressure Sores?
Pressure sores (also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores) are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, primarily caused by prolonged pressure on the skin They are painful and debilitating and can cause serious harm. They can develop within hours and although generally affect older people anyone who is immobile for a period of time can be at risk. Pressure sores […]
What is probate and estate administration?
When someone has died in order to realise their assets and pay any debts you need to apply for a document that gives you the authority to act on their behalf. This is known as the grant of representation. When there is a will it will appoint executors to act and these are the people who have to apply for […]
Do I need a grant of representation?
Whether or not a grant is needed depends on what assets the deceased person owned, and whether they owned them in their sole name. Where assets are owned jointly there will usually be no need to apply for a grant as the assets will automatically pass to the surviving joint owner. Where there is no property and only a small […]
Will I have to pay inheritance tax?
In England and Wales, inheritance tax (IHT) typically has to be paid when an individual’s estate is worth more than £325,000 when they died. We offer free initial advice and our fixed fee complete estate administration service deals with the question of inheritance tax and ensures that the appropriate exemptions are applied. The £325,000 figure is the current inheritance tax […]
What are the duties of the personal representatives?
The administrator can be held financially liable for any loss resulting from a breach of duty, even if a mistake is made in good faith. Being named as Executor in a Will or being appointed on intestacy can involve complicated, difficult and time-consuming duties which often take up to a year to complete. It is crucial to get everything right […]
What Are Timeframes For Probate?
Obtaining the Grant of Representation and administering an estate typically takes between 3-12 months to complete and can take longer where there is a property to sell. Every case is different but generally very straight forward cases can be concluded in as little as 3-6 months but complex cases can take over 12 months to finalise. We will keep you […]
What is intestacy?
If there is no will the estate may not be distributed as you would expect as there are strict rules that apply to determine who will inherit. What are the rules? When someone dies without a valid will there are strict inheritance laws, often referred to as the Rules of Intestacy, which apply in England and Wales. The Rules of […]
An Introduction To Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)
To cover health and welfare or financial decisions A Lasting Power of Attorney appoints your chosen person or persons to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. Many people put them in place at the same time as getting their Will written, as part of planning for the future. What are the types of Power of Attorney There are […]