It is easy to assume that in the absence of a Will, any assets/inheritance will go to your partner, but this is not necessarily the case. If you haven’t made a Will nominating executors and outlining the beneficiaries you wish to inherit your estate, the [...]
Dealing with the probate process can be upsetting and confusing and finding a trusted Solicitor or Legal Adviser to guide you through is important. In this edition of the Backhouse guide to finding your legal expert, we have put together some useful tips to help [...]
Changes in society over the years have seen more couples in the UK choosing to marry later or not at all. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that around 20% of families in the UK are now made up of cohabiting couples, a figure [...]
Traditionally January and February are the coldest months in the UK and a time to wrap up warm. Of course, as we write this, the contrary British weather has decided to disagree and it's a balmy 10 degrees outside, but who knows what the coming [...]
The tragic case of Archie Battersbee has brought into focus the legal position regarding the rights of individuals in relation to end of life decisions. As well as the unimaginable tragedy of losing a child, his parents had the anguish of not being able to [...]
None of us want to think about dying or losing mental capacity through illness or an accident. With life getting busier, planning for later life and making a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney are things we know we should do, but don’t always [...]
