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The death of a loved one is a distressing and emotional time, and this can be worsened if they have not made a will detailing their wishes. If the deceased has not made a will, their estate must be administered in compliance with the Laws of Intestacy. Instead of a Grant of Probate, those entitled...Read More

What is a grant of representation? A Grant of Representation is a legal document that provides individuals with the legal authority to administer a deceased person’s estate. There are different types of Grant of Representation, with the most common being: A Grant of Probate, obtained when the deceased left a valid will appointing executors A...Read More

The death of a loved one is a distressing time, however, estate administration must always be carried out regardless of the size of the estate. It is important that beneficiaries of an estate understand that estate administration is not a quick process, and in many instances can take over 12 months to complete. This guide...Read More

Many patients and particularly women, suffer from recurrent urinary tract infection and cystitis and one of the ways in which these conditions are treated is with the prescription of an antibiotic called Nitrofurantoin and it is common practice for Nitrofurantoin to be prescribed for uncomplicated cystitis and for recurrent urinary tract infections by GP’s. In...Read More

Probate is the complete process of administering the estate of a deceased person. It will differ from estate to estate, but in general, it will include organising their money, possessions and assets and distributing them as inheritance after any debts and taxes have been paid. If a will is in place, the name of the...Read More

While the NHS provides high levels of service and care for the population most of the time, mistakes, omissions and errors can happen during the course of treatment for an illness or medical condition. When that occurs, the consequences can be severe for the individual and their family. When something goes wrong with your treatment...Read More

Estates and families vary considerably. From single people households with little in the way of assets, to large estates made up of property, investments and business interests. It’s no surprise therefore that there is a range of different wills to suit different purposes. Deciding which is the best for you will depend on a number...Read More

The vast majority of births pass without incident. In some cases, however, things can go wrong and complications do develop. In some instances, midwives and other medical staff may not properly monitor the situation, and as a result, injuries occur. As with other types of medical negligence, this can lead to a successful compensation claim....Read More

If you have an accident at work you may be worried that you could be dismissed. If the accident is severe and has an impact on your ability to carry out the job you used to do, these concerns may be more pronounced. There is a great deal of confusion around workplace accidents. Many people...Read More

Medical negligence can occur at any stage when receiving medical attention, from consulting the GP to surgery and follow-up care. Medical professionals have a duty of care towards their patients and if that duty of care is breached the medical body should be held responsible. It can happen in a number of different ways and...Read More