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It is often thought that when a person passes away the family gather for a formal reading of the will, but whilst that might be requested, it is not something that usually happens. Instead, it is up t...
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A trustee or personal representative may find themselves engaged in litigation on behalf of the trust or estate. In those circumstances, issues can arise as to how their legal costs should be funded....
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The role of executor can be burdensome and often daunting, particularly for a layperson. When they agree to take on the role, they often are not aware that they are under a strict duty to carry out th...
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I recently read, without any particular surprise, two articles in The Guardian newspaper from 17 March 2024 (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/17/nhs-ombudsman-rob-behrens-serious-issues-co...
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Trustees are often tasked with making decisions about how a trust should operate. If a decision that a trustee has to make is considered ‘momentous’, then they may consider applying to obtain appr...
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What evidence do you need aside from the medical records? And how do you get it? Clinical injury claims need a lot of documentary support. Medical records are the obvious first port of c...
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Kevin Holding was killed in an accident at work while he was repairing a pop-up urinal. Ian is representing Kevin’s family. His daughter, Karlie, was recently interviewed by the BBC, where she expre...
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