As part of our ongoing work within South Wales, Curtis Legal have been able to work with many charities doing great work in supporting individuals and communites. One of the charities which we have had the privlidge of working with and donating to are Cyfannol Women’s Aid. Cyfannol Women’s Aid provide a range of person-led and trauma-informed services to victims […]
Working With Charities In 2022
Personal risks in being an executor
The executor to an estate has the job of winding up someone’s affairs after their death. It is a job that involves both responsibility and personal financial risk. After someone has died, their executor, named in their Will, has the role of administering their estate and ensuring that the beneficiaries receive everything to which they are entitled. It is important […]
What to do if an executor is not taking steps to administer an estate
After a death, the estate’s executor or administrator has the job of winding up the deceased’s affairs. We take a look at what happens if they fail to carry out their role. The task of administering an estate can be time-consuming and is often complex. Where an executor or administrator is not coping with the job or is simply not […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney – Frequently Asked Questions
A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a legal document giving authority to a trusted person to make decisions on your behalf, should you ever become unable to do this yourself. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions concerning making and using LPAs. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney appoints someone […]
When do banks ask for a Grant of Probate?
After a death, an estate executor or administrator is responsible for winding up the deceased’s affairs. This may include obtaining a Grant of Probate. We take a look at when banks will ask for a grant before releasing funds. In some situations, it is not necessary to obtain a Grant of Probate after someone dies. This includes when the deceased […]
How to obtain a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
After a death, it is often necessary to obtain a Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letters of Administration. This is the document that gives the deceased’s personal representatives legal authority to deal with their affairs and wind up their estate. If the deceased left a Will, it will name executors. These are the people who are responsible for […]
Cardiff’s Little Known Contribution to Pressure Sore Control
Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores are a major cause of unnecessary or avoidable illness and death amongst long term hospital patients and residents of aged care homes. The effective prevention, control and early treatment of pressure sores should be an important goal for all hospital and residential aged care home administrators. Where the development of […]
Update on Probate Registry Delays
During the course of the pandemic, there has been a considerable backlog of probate applications at the Probate Registry. This backlog was actually an exacerbation of a situation that has been ongoing since 2017. The reasons are not that simple to explain. Staff shortages at the Probate Registry and other complications during the pandemic are understandable, but these should have […]
What Happens to Someone’s Bank Account When They Die?
When a person dies, the personal representative (PR) takes responsibility for the management of the deceased person’s estate which includes money, possessions and property and will also be responsible for the closure of bank accounts. If the PR has been named in a will they take on the role of the executor. How to find the bank account information of […]
A Complete Guide to Pressure Sores and Ulcers
Pressure sores usually develop when the skin in an area on the skin is damaged due to constant friction and pressure. These commonly takes place when someone is confined to a chair or bed and are unable to move due to an illness, frailty due to age or a disability. The important thing about this medical condition is it is […]
Sepsis and the Immune System
All people have immune systems which are the body’s natural protection against disease. In most cases, bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms are not able to damage the body because the immune system is powerful enough to protect it. It is composed of a complex combination of proteins, cells and organs. From time to time conditions might be just right for […]
Sepsis and Surgery
Links are often made between surgery and sepsis. When you undergo any type of surgical procedure, whether it is a facelift when skin is removed or repositioned, or something more serious like an appendectomy or a Cesarean section at childbirth, it traumatizes your body. As a result it becomes more vulnerable to infection as your body is not at its […]