Legal services reforms sees the introduction of the alternative business structure (ABS) which could see unprepared and smaller law firms go out of business.

A gradual shift is taking place in the market place for professional probate services. So what are the options?

We have heard stories recently about cold-callers knocking on doors and offer low-cost Wills, and possibly other legal services. Inevitably, they target older people.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fibre well known for its heat and chemical resistant properties. For centuries, it was a popular insulating material. The dangers to human health are now well documented, and if you have been affected by asbestos you may be able to make a claim.

If you make a Will, you control what happens to your money and belongings after you die. If you don’t make a Will, a complicated and inflexible set of rules will be used to determine what happens on your death. These are called the “Intestacy Rules”, and there have been recent changes.

A lawyer’s aim in any personal injury claim (including road traffic accident cases) is to obtain the highest possible level of damages for the injured party.

Approximately 1,200 whiplash claims are made each day, accounting for around 70% of all road traffic accident claims. Whiplash claims cost insurance companies around £2 billion each year.

A “restrictive covenant” is a clause in a contract of employment. It is inserted by an employer with the aim of restricting the actions of an employee, usually once the period of employment has ended.

We all hate those telephone calls, usually after about 6:30 pm, when somebody tries to persuade us that we cannot live without the latest in double glazing, kitchens, bathrooms, etc etc. For many, junk mail is not quite as annoying, but it’s close!

Common questions following the death of a loved one include: what is a Grant of Probate? When do I need one? Do I need one if there is less than £15,000 in the bank? My spouse left everything to me in a Will so why is the bank asking for a Grant? For the answers, keep reading.