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Our latest research reveals that many of us are burying our heads in the sand when it comes to the realities of our later life care, or the care of...
A local dementia awareness charity has been given a boost, thanks to a £1,000 donation from Barcan and Kirby. Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) is a community-based project that is...
Barcan and Kirby’s medical negligence solicitors have once again been named as the dominant force in their field. The latest set of rankings from Chambers’ Guide to the Legal Profession...
Staff at Barcan and Kirby have given their support to an Alzheimer’s Society initiative to create ‘dementia friendly’ communities by attending a dementia information session. Over 100 of our staff...
Contrary to popular belief, difficult conversations aren’t restricted to our teenage years. Adulthood brings its fair share of uncomfortable topics, not least those related to our ageing parents and their...
We’re proud to once again support Road Safety Week, organised by Brake, the road safety charity. This event runs between 21stand 27th November, bringing together schools and communities to highlight...
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has this week launched a new online guide which demonstrates how to check vehicle trailers are safely secured. The move has been prompted...
We’re delighted to announce that we’re supporting the Cots for Tots 2016 Christmas Stocking Appeal. Cots for Tots is a Bristol-based charity that is committed to supporting the families of...
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released a report on how community and mental health NHS trusts investigate patient deaths. It highlights that a key complaint from relatives and carers...
For the past year, we’ve been raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, and now that 2016 is over, we’re delighted to announce our fundraising total is £7,781! As well as...
As the new year gets underway, we’ve been reviewing our client feedback to see how we did in 2016. We’re pleased to say that even though last year, we reported...
We’re delighted to announce that this year we’ve jointly selected BRACE, the dementia charity, and Bristol Dementia Action Alliance (BDAA) as our 2017 charities of the year. BRACE is an...
Landlords now face a heftier bill from HMRC than before, thanks to new changes to stamp duty and tax relief on mortgage interest. The fall in new buy-to-let mortgages shows...
Despite family mediation being a viable option for resolving a range of family issues, confusion still exists about how the process works and what can be achieved from it. After...
It’s not uncommon for a landlord to want to take back possession of a property which they’re renting out. Some are content to wait for a natural break, e.g. when...
Let’s be honest, moving house is stressful. From de-cluttering your attic and managing your removals to the unpacked boxes piled up in your kitchen. But one area that doesn’t need...
Our inheritance dispute solicitors recently acted in a contentious probate case, representing a widow and her child who were contesting the terms of a disputed Will. Last week, our clients...
Today is International Women’s Day – so we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the contributions and achievements of our female staff. We strive to ensure our firm is a welcoming...
Selling a house can be a daunting process, and those who wish to sell their property have to go through a somewhat long and complex process to secure the best...
We’re delighted to announce that Barcan and Kirby has raised over £2,000 for St Peter’s Hospice, as part of their Make a Will Fortnight last October. During Make a Will...
Travelling abroad from the UK has been severely restricted during the pandemic, and the rules around travel are still under review. However, for separated parents, the issue of international travel...
New research suggests that tax breaks on gifts between family members could encourage more parents and grandparents to pass on a ‘living inheritance’ to the younger generation, giving them a...
At Barcan and Kirby, we’re proud to announce our support for Dementia Awareness Week, running from 15th to 21st May 2017. Dementia Awareness Week aims to unite people across the...
In 2004, Parliament passed the Civil Partnership Act, allowing couples of the same sex to enter into civil partnerships. And in 2013, Parliament introduced the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act...
The prospect of the other parent taking your child abroad, without your consent, is a frightening one. But with a rise in international relationships comes an increase in international separations,...
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