Legal News Articles
Homelessness Reviews: How Long Is Too Long to Wait? (14 October 2026)
Waiting weeks for a homelessness review decision? Find out how long the Council has to respond, what happens if a deadline is missed and when legal advice may help. Read more...
What Is Estate Planning? Wills, Trusts & More (13 October 2026)
Understand estate planning, including how wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney can help protect your assets and plan for the future. Read more...
Welfare deputies and internet access: Court of Protection clarifies the scope of deputyship orders (13 October 2026)
Eve Groves explores a recent Court of Protection judgment on welfare deputyship powers, decisions about internet use, and the Court’s role in best-interests decisions. Read more...
Domestic abuse court marker in force from 5 October 2026 (9 October 2026)
New Judicial Finding of Domestic Abuse in force, requiring courts to formally record abuse at sentencing. Read more...
Teenager’s London Knife Crime Charge Dropped After 18-Month Wait (8 October 2026)
Duncan Lewis criminal defence solicitors helped a teenager who faced having his life blighted by charge Read more...
If You Die Without a Will, Who Actually Gets Your Money? (6 October 2026)
What happens if you die without a will? Learn how the intestacy rules determine who inherits your money, property and other assets. Read more...