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Is a handwritten Will legally valid?
Now and then, the question ‘Is a handwritten Will legal?’ crops up in the media. Whether it’s part of a TV storyline (one of the most notable recent ones was...
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We live in a digital world. Even if you don’t use social media or prefer a physical card to Apple Pay, you likely use online banking at the very least....
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Can I apply for probate without a Will?
If you have recently lost a loved one and they died without a Will, you may be wondering how you go about administering their estate. If you die without a...
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Playing Nice: what would happen in real life?
ITV’s latest drama, Playing Nice, is the talk of every office, friendship group and kitchen table. The concept: two couples discover their toddler sons were switched in hospital shortly after...
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The Employment Rights Bill: a crackdown on zero-hour contracts
The Employment Rights Bill, published on 10th October 2024, has introduced fairer measures to those on zero-hour contracts, protecting employees’ financial security and wellbeing. Under the new proposed laws, employees...
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Key changes for landlords in 2025
There are several key changes on the horizon for landlords this year, some more inevitable than others. In this blog, our property litigation solicitors look at what these expected changes...
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What is the Court of Protection?
The Court of Protection deals with the affairs of people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. Lacking the capacity to make decisions can happen to any of...
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Digital or online abuse is when someone uses technology to maintain power and control over another. Online abuse is a type of domestic abuse and sadly, it has become more...
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Gloucestershire maternity services rated ‘unsafe’
Maternity services at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital have been rated ‘unsafe’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The rating follows an unannounced inspection of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Spring 2024 and...
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5 issues to watch out for in a nursery sale
Selling your nursery business can seem like an overwhelming task, especially when it’s not something you have done before. Our corporate and commercial solicitors work with nursery sellers across the...
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Why domestic abuse increases over Christmas
In December, over 200 people were arrested in Gloucestershire for domestic abuse offences. Unfortunately, reports of domestic abuse often increase during the Christmas period. In this blog, our domestic abuse...
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What responsibilities do Certificate Providers have for Lasting Powers of Attorney?
Earlier this year, the Court of Protection appealed against the decision that a Lasting Power of Attorney was invalid due to the Certificate Provider failing to address necessary questions with...
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