Beware of bogus solicitors

Beware of bogus solicitors

This year has seen an increase in ‘scams’ relating to bogus law firms. Conveyancing, the legal process of buying or selling a property, is an area that has been particularly targeted. The increased use of technology and increased use of online conveyancing services is...
For a Ha’penny’s Worth o’Tar

For a Ha’penny’s Worth o’Tar

Should I do my conveyancing online? This morning I ordered my food shopping, booked a holiday and read the news online. I even considered purchasing a husband online. Yes, it is possible to rent a husband online. It’s an amazing thing; your husband can cook, clean –...
Hope for the best, but plan for the worst

Hope for the best, but plan for the worst

Who will manage my money if I can’t? Most people know that if they care about what happens to their money, property or belongings when they die then they need to make a Will. But what about what happens when you are still alive but can’t manage those things yourself?...
Is your Will worth the paper it’s written on?

Is your Will worth the paper it’s written on?

The government is considering proposals to regulate the practice of Will writing, following a request from the Legal Services Board. Due to a lack of regulation Will Writers with no technical qualifications, negligence insurance or continuity arrangements continue to...