When the question of what to do when a friend or family member dies arises, it is often one that we are wholly unprepared for. Fortunately, you will not need to deal with any money or property immediately, although there are some practical steps you [...]

As an individual grows older and/or has concerns about losing the ability to manage their own affairs, either due to physical incapacity or mental incapacity, it is possible for that individual to appoint another person to make certain decisions on their behalf. The document [...]

Even though, under the principle of testamentary freedom in English law, it is open to an individual to bequeath their assets and belongings to whomever they choose, it is not uncommon for loved ones to dispute a deceased’s will. Indeed, disputes can arise in all [...]

The historic statutory provisions for double value and double rent have stood the test of time, such that if a commercial tenant remains in a property beyond the period upon which the contractual tenancy has been brought to an end, they will potentially be liable [...]

By virtue of the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, the supplier of goods and services has a statutory right to charge a specified level of interest on the late payment of debts arising under commercial contracts – and that’s not where the [...]

I want to try to resolve my family legal issues via mediation but I do not know if my partner does. Can you help? Do not worry. It is the Mediator’s job to assess each party separately as to the suitability of mediation.  I [...]

In the event that any of us lost the mental capacity to make our own decisions, either through illness or accident, we would all want someone we trusted implicitly to make any important decisions on our behalf, not least in respect of our future care. [...]

Sadly, homeowners are increasingly falling victim to property fraud, not least because the tactics used by fraudsters are becoming much more sophisticated. Fortunately, there are ways in which you can minimise the risk of fraud, thereby protecting what is likely to be your most valuable [...]

Heads of Terms in commercial property transactions, (also referred to as Memoranda of Understanding), set out the expectations of the parties involved, albeit prior to any agreement being signed. The basic purpose of Heads of Terms is to set out the key terms agreed by [...]

It is a common assumption that next of kin will be automatically allowed to manage the affairs of their loved ones in the event that they are no longer able to do so themselves, for example, as a result of accident, illness or infirmity. However, [...]