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Marsden Rawsthorn is calling on families to create a Lasting Power of Attorney this Dementia Action Week. The Alzheimer's Society's awareness event, which runs until May 23, aims to get support to nearly one million people in the UK with dementia and their families.

Do you think you should have inherited a share in a property? Dispute Resolution solicitor Katy Rider tells you everything you need to know about claims you can make against an estate under the Inheritance Act 1975.

This Stress Awareness Month, our Solicitor Katy Rider has some top tips to ensure stress is minimised when you are attempting to settle a legal dispute.

The breakdown of any relationship is an upsetting time for all concerned, especially when family pets are involved. Pets are often seen as an important and integral part of the family.

Our Commercial Property department is celebrating its busiest ever year with a 20 per cent uplift in fees despite the pandemic.

Heart-breaking story from TV’s Kate Garraway shows importance of lasting power of attorney. The pandemic has brought into sharp focus the importance of planning for the future.

It’s such a difficult time for any couple planning a wedding, whether that’s because they postponed their 2020 wedding or if their wedding was already planned for 2021 and now everything remains uncertain.  Most couples, even pre-covid, spend around two years planning.

In the current COVID-19 pandemic, a major concern for parties to a contract is whether their contractual obligations can be performed and if not, what the consequence of that is. Many commercial contracts will probably contain a force majeure clause but if they don’t, then the well established doctrine of frustration could instead apply.

Separating from your spouse is one of the biggest and most difficult decisions you will ever have to make. When faced with dealing with a significant life change and the worry and uncertain that can bring, it is important that you obtain legal advice as soon as possible to assist you in preparing for a divorce.

The importance of seeking the advice of a solicitor when writing a Will.

Want to learn more about how your loved ones can avoid paying as much Inheritance Tax when you pass away? Director Zoe Fleming shares some top tips on reducing your estate.