Useful Article published with advice about when someone dies

Wendy Hewstone has had an article published which contains useful advice What to do when someone dies Please contact us for further assistance.    

Are you receiving the benefits you are entitled to, such as for funeral costs or sickness?

The benefits system is complex but you may find there are benefits you are entitled to and not claiming. We often find that many clients are not aware of the help they can receive from the state through the benefits system.  Here we deal with two separate areas. Funeral expenses You may be entitled to…

Risk of child abduction increases in holidays

The Foreign Office released a press release at Christmas which is just as relevant for half term. Foreign Office Press Release Access Law can assist in these matters and are accredited by the Official Solicitors office, see our advice page for more details: Child Abduction & Relocation (UK & International)    

Power of Attorney fee refunds

If you made a Lasting Power of Attorney, or an Enduring Power of Attorney was registered,  between 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2017 you are due a partial refund. It has now been decided the fee charged was too high.  However, you would think the Office of the Public Guardian would write to everyone involved…