Month: August 2026
When it is too late to make a Lasting Power of Attorney: how a deputyship application can help
Many people have heard of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), but families are often less familiar with what happens if a loved one loses mental capacity before an LPA has been put in place. In fact, 1.33 million LPAs were registered in England and Wales in 2025 alone, demonstrating just how wide....
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NHS England review: why 9,000 patients were missing from list
Concerns about an ear, nose and throat (ENT) service were raised five years before a backlog of nearly 9,000 patients was discovered, an NHS review has found. Despite doctors and managers knowing about problems in the service run by Medway NHS Foundation Trust, the review found no evidence that ....
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Cohabiting couples: how your rights could change
Are you and your partner unmarried but cohabiting? Are you aware of your financial rights if you were to separate? You may be shocked to find they may be far more limited than they would be if you were married. However, this is set to change under new government reforms. Currently, unmarried cou....
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Planning reforms aim to get Britain building faster
A massive shake up to planning law in England aims to accelerate home building, standardise local plans and alter how local planning committees operate. The changes, driven by the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and the streamlined 30-month local plan-making system introduced in early 2026 ....
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What you need to know about IHT and probate applications
If you have been left to deal with a loved one’s estate, you will likely have numerous financial and legal responsibilities to manage while you are grieving. It can be tempting to try and complete the probate application yourself, but even the smallest mistakes can cause delays. The process is se....
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