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Legal Advice: Don’t wait until it’s too late to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney

It is well known that people with dementia are at risk of financial abuse – particularly if they don’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). This is according to a recently published...

Legal advice: Five common misconceptions about Wills and Probate

Emily Harvard at Woodfines Solicitors looks at Wills and Probate and dispels some myths and misconceptions about them. If no pre-paid funeral plan is in place, the Executors and/or family...

Legal advice: Strike out of a wrongful dismissal claim

Did the High Court make an error of law in striking out part of a wrongful dismissal claim, when the Employer could have simply dismissed the Employee with pay in lieu of his basic...

Legal Advice: Menopause in the workplace – understanding your rights

It is a condition that affects 50% of the world’s population and can result in severe physical symptoms and mental anguish that can last for many years. And yet, women going through...

Legal advice: Every day’s a school day…

One of the most emotive areas of law the Regulatory team undertake is in relation to those impacting on children, parents and guardians under Education law, writes Mike Hayward, head of...

Legal advice: What the update to the Trust Registration Service means to you

This month, Woodfines Solicitors look at the important update to the Trust Registration Service (TRS) and any action needed by Trustees to avoid a penalty Introduced as part of the...

Legal advice: Additional bank holidays, employment law, and annual leave

Legal advice: The menopause and the need for better legal recognition

Despite the menopause being a natural part of the ageing process for half of the world’s population, societal understanding of the condition and its symptoms remains sadly limited....

Legal Advice: Protection for buyers in the New Homes Quality Code

The New Homes Quality Code (the “Code”) champions the quality of new homes by strengthening the current protections that exist for buyers...

Legal advice: contact and residence rights: a guide for grandparents

Having a grandchild is a joy and a privilege that many grandparents cherish above all else. But what if you are denied the right to see your grandchild? Contrary to what...

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