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Ascertaining mental capacity to activate a lasting power of attorney

Ascertaining mental capacity to activate a lasting power of attorney

If you have been caring for someone who has an impairment of their mind or brain and they have trusted you to make decisions on their behalf under a lasting power of attorney, you may be wondering when you can make such decisions for them. Mental illness can progress...
Ensuring your will is validly signed and witnessed

Ensuring your will is validly signed and witnessed

If you have gone to the trouble of drafting a will to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you die, then it is important to ensure that the will is legally valid. A simple mistake can undo your wishes, as happened in this example....
Green leases for commercial property and the new model clauses

Green leases for commercial property and the new model clauses

The idea of ‘green’ leases for commercial property is rising up the agenda as policies push all parts of the economy towards net zero, but many commercial landlords and tenants do not really know what a green lease should contain, and who should pay for improvements. ...
Parental Alienation and the Family Court

Parental Alienation and the Family Court

The Family Justice Council has recently published guidance for all family law professionals on the concepts of parental alienation and alienating behaviours. The guidance can be accessed here: Family Justice Council Guidance on responding to allegations of alienating...