August 29, 2017
Lasting Powers of Attorney: How can I prevent my attorney stealing my money?
The problem of dishonest attorneys is in the news again. The latest report to hit the press involves an attorney who...
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August 21, 2017
Employment settlement agreements: Without prejudice and protected discussions under section 111A Employment Rights Act
What is a ‘protected discussion’ under Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996? Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996...
August 21, 2017
Lasting Power of Attorney: are people vulnerable to financial abuse?
Wills and probate solicitor, Alyson Coulson, looks at whether a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a blessing or a threat. Denzil...
August 2, 2017
Specialist legal help for sex abuse victims in Cornwall
Cornwall has been at the heart of a number of sex abuse scandals in recent years. Due to the county’s relative geographical...
July 31, 2017
Charity croquet competition: Greenslade Taylor Hunt make it a treble
The Great Slee Blackwell Croquet Challenge has been won by local estate agents Greenslade Taylor Hunt for the 3rd year running. This...
July 25, 2017
LPAs: Power of Attorney fees reduced
LPA fee reduction There has never been a better time to plan ahead and make a Lasting Power of Attorney. On 1...
July 25, 2017
Wills: Modernising the law could lead to more inheritance disputes
The Law Commission launches public consultation about wills. The Law Commission's consultation, which is open until 10 November 2017, invites views on...
July 11, 2017
Inheritance Tax: How can I reduce or avoid IHT?
There are various commonplace strategies for eliminating or reducing the need to pay IHT. Here is a very brief guide. Gifts and...
July 11, 2017
Inheritance Tax: When do I have to pay IHT?
The basic principles of Inheritance Tax Inheritance Tax, often referred to as IHT, will only arise when someone passes away leaving an...
July 5, 2017
Coach accident victim with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) wins compensation of almost £100,000
A COACH ACCIDENT VICTIM WHO SUFFERED POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) HAS WON OVER £99,000 IN COMPENSATION Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP recently represented the victim of a serious...