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Our consumer law and dispute resolution specialists regularly write about related legal topics and news, we welcome your comments on our posts. If you would like more information on our services, please don't hesitate to get in touch on 01616 966 229..

Sir Bruce Forsyth's children may be able to claim against his estate after they are left out of Will

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Sir Bruce Forsyth is rumoured not to have left any of his £11.5 million fortune to his six children.  Whilst it is believed that around £100,000 was placed in trust to be split between his nine grandchildren, reports suggest...

Coronation Street: legal battle ahead for Aidan's family over the contents of his Will

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Shayne Ward’s character, Aidan Connor, committed suicide recently in Coronation Street and it seems that his death is set to cause a legal battle over his Will. The Will is set to omit his family, instead leaving his company to his business partner. ...

Home improvements - sifting out the good from the bad

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5 tips to ensure your home improvements are as good as you hoped Select your contractor carefully ; look at reviews, seek references from previous work they have completed, check profiles on websites such as www.checkatrade.com, check their accounts on...

Next stop... knotweed

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The effect of Japanese knotweed on property has been well documented over recent years with images of the plant growing through concrete foundations and destabilising buildings. However, many cases are now being brought where no physical damage has...

When its s'no'w go - are you covered? An insight into why travel insurance is a necessity for all year round

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In the excitement of booking our well-earned holidays we often forget about the important issues…what if things go wrong? Let’s face it, insurance is usually on our “to do” list prior to departure to often sunnier climates. The...

Solicitors' responsibilities - planning application reports

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In a recent Court of Appeal case it was decided it was reasonable to expect that a conveyancing solicitor should explain the detail of a Plansearch report which provided details of a school development in close proximity of the property being...

Charities win in the Supreme Court after 10 year Will dispute

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The Supreme Court yesterday handed down judgment in the case of Ilott v Mitson 2017 [USC] 17, which, appears to now be the end of the line for this long running inheritance dispute case that began with a County Court decision in 2007. The controversial...

Is your cavity wall insulation causing problems in your home?

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A few years ago the government, our energy suppliers and various installation companies were all encouraging us to have cavity wall insulation installed in our homes. With the promise of a warmer home and reduced energy bills many people jumped at the...

Determining the exact line of your property's boundary

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In the aftermath of storm Doris I have seen many fences blown down and hedges up-rooted. I imagine many property owners will be negotiating the replacement of these boundary features with their neighbours. But what happens if one land owner doesn’t...

Law firms not being vigilant to cyber crime could be negligent

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Some very high profile claims against firms have recently highlighted not only the dangers of cyber crime in the legal industry today, but has also opened the door for clients effected by such crime, to have recourse against their solicitors. ...

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