Predatory Marriage And Probate
The concept of ‘predatory marriage’ may not mean a great deal to English lawyers, and certainly not probate practitioners, but with an aging population, and legislation in apparent need of reform, the harm caused by predatory marriage seems set to increase and can have serious and permanent testamentary effects. The term ‘predatory marriage’ is generally […]
Coming Out As Gay After A Heterosexual Marriage
The news that Philip Schofield has come out as gay, spread like wildfire through news outlets. The 57-year-old, loveable presenter has witnessed countless people from all walks of life, arrive on his ‘This Morning’ sofa and tell their stories of their personal bravery and struggles, whilst battling his own personal struggle. The presenter stated that […]
Protecting Yourself Against Probate Fraud
Did you know that probate fraud costs in the region of £150m a year? That’s the figure provided by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). It’s no surprise that this type of fraud can be committed both by members of the family, but also by organised criminals who use various methods to divert […]
Legal Aid Is Overwhelmingly Supported By The Public
Marking the recent anniversary of the government’s review of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LAPSO), The Law Society confirmed that the public are strongly in support of legal aid. The Law Society President, Simon Davis said: “Our legal needs survey with the Legal Services Board shows a huge 92% of […]
Funding Boost For Rape And Sexual Assault Victims
Victims of rape and sexual assault will receive a 50% funding boost to help with specialist support services. The boost to fund for victims of rape and sexual abuse across England and Wales will benefit from the increase to funding, which will see a total of £32 million over 3 years, going to rape support […]
