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Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney: What they are and why you should have them
Tom Bridge, from our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains what Lasting Powers of Attorney are and why business owners and families should have them in place.
Navigating foreign assets and estate planning: 5 key considerations
Tom Bridge, from our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains how to manage foreign assets in your will and avoid cross-border inheritance complications.
The family home: Legal rights, ownership and what happens in divorce
What happens to the family home in divorce? Fiona Ryans, from our Divorce & Family Team, explains ownership, rights and financial settlement options.
Are volunteers for a charity ‘workers’ with rights?
Are charity volunteers legally classed as workers? Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR team, explains employment rights and governance risks.
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way!
Keir McGovern, from our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains why making a legally valid Will protects your family and avoids future disputes.
Using Trusts to get blended family estate planning right
Tom Bridge, from our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains how trusts can protect assets for blended families and ensure fair inheritance planning.
Do we have to have separate solicitors for divorce?
The short answer is no! Fiona Ryans, from our Divorce & Family Team, explores ways to settle your divorce without going to court, including mediation and collaborative divorce.
The Duties of a Litigation Friend
Who can act as a Litigation Friend in a clinical negligence claim? Sabrina Tang, from our Clinical Negligence Team, explains the legal duties and when one is required.
Understanding the responsibilities and liabilities of becoming a charity trustee
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, explains the responsibilities and personal liabilities of charity trustees and what trustees need to know before taking on the role.

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