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...
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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...
June 27, 2017
Medical negligence claims: Reducing the burden of legal costs
How can the cost of medical negligence claims be reduced while still providing compensation to victims? We are frequently contacted by people who...
June 21, 2017
Calling all Taunton professionals: Take part in our charity croquet competition
The annual Slee Blackwell Charity Croquet Challenge returns on 27 July 2017. This year the event is in aid of Age UK...
June 19, 2017
Stress at work claims: was the injury foreseeable?
In this article injury lawyer, Elizabeth Duncan, looks at a key component of any successful stress at work claim; foreseeability. The legal...
June 14, 2017
Car park trip results in successful compensation claim
A women who was injured following a trip in a car park wins compensation. Buying a new car is usually a pleasurable experience, but...
June 14, 2017
Spa accident: Compensation claim settled within 6 months
Spa accident: woman injured after slipping at a spa receives compensation within 6 months A woman's relaxing day at a local spa ended in...
June 12, 2017
Child abuse prevalent in Devon and Somerset
Information recently published by the NSPCC show that the work of children’s charities is as important as ever. It can be easy to assume...