Same story, different hair 2 August 2019 Boris Johnson has committed to give “every older person the dignity and security they deserve” by solving the care crisis “once and for all”. I wonder. After 12 government reviews in 20 years on… Read more
THE DREADFUL LEGACY OF ASBESTOS 26 July 2019 In the shipbuilding heyday of the 1950’s and 1960’s, Vickers Armstrong was one of the largest shipyards in Great Britain. Shipyard workers were involved in building some of the most majestic vessels… Read more
Show us your assets 19 July 2019 I got a leaflet the other day, stuffed in with all the junk mail, asking me if I thought my assets were safe and inviting me to a seminar. Ooh, the nerve. If I wanted advice on protecting my assets,… Read more
Rocket science 31 May 2019 I have said it before. Making Wills is not rocket science. That said, getting it wrong will send blood pressures soaring and legal fees in to Hyperspace. Apparently the number of disputes over Wills… Read more
Banks take note. 22 May 2019 The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has issued guidance for staff of banks and utility companies on dealing with Powers of attorney (PoA) or Deputy court orders. It notes that attitudes to PoAs… Read more