Whether this is something that you are considering for yourself or in relation to a family member or another loved one, it is essential to understand the differences between Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and a Court of Protection Deputyship order. This can make a huge difference to the processes and decisions that can be … Read more
Research carried out in 2017 found that more than 60% of UK adults did not have a valid Will in place. That equates to around 31 million people in the UK who haven’t written a Will, which can have many different consequences if those people are to pass away before doing so. Many people put … Read more
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into force in Wales on the 1st of December 2022. It has placed various obligations on the landlord and below we list some of the key dates (not an extensive list): 1st June 2023 If a tenancy or licence existed before the 1st of December 2022 then all … Read more
As life has slowly returned to reality following the events of the pandemic, many trends besides the making of banana bread have remained in demand. The pandemic forced many employers to get up to speed with technology and hybrid working arrangements. There is now a reluctance amongst employees to return to work in the office … Read more
A former North Wales detective has been recruited by one of the region’s leading law firms. Tim Wynne Evans, who worked on cases including Wales’s worst serial killer Peter Moore, has joined Gamlins Law as a case worker and investigator. Tim will work with the firm’s Crime Department, assisting them with the preparation of defence … Read more
What is a Guardianship clause? A Guardianship Clause in your Will is very important if you have children under the age of 18 years old. This clause enables you to specifically name an individual/individuals to become a Guardian/s for your children if something were to happen to you. In the first instance, any person with … Read more
A pilot scheme will be operating in some areas of the UK for the next 12 months to allow accredited journalists to report on family law cases. Whilst this will not affect court users in North Wales yet, could it potentially be something that will become common practice across the UK? Traditionally, family court proceedings … Read more
On 1st Dec 22, new legislation came into force in Wales that could potentially have a significant impact for landlords in 2023 and beyond. The new law affects all new and existing tenants (as long as the tenancy started after 15th January 1989) and means that new paperwork needs to be issued by landlords for … Read more
This week (23rd-29th January) is Update your Will Week, an awareness campaign hosted by SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) to encourage more people to update their will and ensure their wishes are carried out when they die. This helps minimise disputes – easing distress (and costs) for your loved ones. New research commission by SFE … Read more
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 comes into force on the 1st of December 2022. This means that any new tenancy agreement entered into on or after the 1st of December 2022 will be an occupation contract and not an assured shorthold tenancy agreement. Landlords will need to provide tenants with occupation contracts on any … Read more
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 comes into force on the 1st of December 2022. This will impact the way properties are rented in Wales – it will impact both landlords and tenants. One of the key changes is that assured shorthold tenancies are being replaced with what will be known as occupation contracts and … Read more
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 will bring changes to the way that both landlords and tenants let and rent residential properties (homes). These changes are scheduled to be introduced on the 1st of December 2022 (having been delayed since July 2022). There will be changes to the way contracts are created and provided to … Read more
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