In planning for the future, many clients take the sensible step of making both a Will and also setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney to cover their financial affairs. The latter enables named persons to assist and manage one’s affairs in case of serious illness. They are called ‘attorneys’ but they do not need…
The behaviour of Ben Flower three minutes into Saturday nights, Rugby League Grand Final between Wigan Warriors and St Helens has left many asking whether it is appropriate for Rugby’s disciplinary procedures to deal with the incident or whether in fact criminal charges should be brought by the Crown Prosecution Service. TV footage clearly captured…
Media coverage of early stage criminal investigations The recent search of the home belonging to Sir Cliff Richard has sparked a furore of debate once again surrounding the relationship between the media and the police. The Telegraph have recently reported that images of the search beamed live via a BBC helicopter as police entered the…
Registration of manorial rights against your home Landowners and residents of rural communities have recently been receiving notices from the Land Registry about rights over their land. Why is this and should you be concerned? The simple answer is ‘no’. The spate of notices served by the Land Registry does not just affect rural landowners…
Just contemplating a move of house can be daunting, but when it comes to marketing and the legal process of selling your home, there are some simple, yet effective things that you can do to ensure that your sale is a trauma-free experience. Research is paramount where estate agents are concerned, so make enquiries before…
Time and time again, we see what should be quick and easy conveyancing transactions delayed due to the failure of the seller to obtain the necessary statutory consents when alterations were made to their property. Whilst it might seem like a good idea at the time, cutting corners where planning permission and building regulation approval…
Despite the imminent rate rises recently announced by certain major lenders, buying will remain cheaper than renting for the vast majority of the UK population. However, it can be really tough to save enough money to buy your first property. Our estate agency manager Hayley Wilson offers some useful advice on how first time buyers…
Our offices at both Kendal and Milnthorpe are celebrating the success of their participation in Will Aid 2012. Solicitors at both offices donated their professional services free of charge during the month of November in return for charity donations from clients participating in the Will Aid scheme. Over £2,900 was raised by Milne Moser in…