What is a lasting power of attorney? A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal agreement granting permission to a trusted attorney to make decisions on your behalf if you cannot do so for yourself. Often, these are used by older individuals planning for later in their lives or the circumstances preventing them from…
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It’s been another excellent year for Redkite in this year’s recently-published Legal 500 guide to the best law firms. Each year Legal 500 undertake extensive research, conduct interviews with firms and their clients and analyse feedback and comments before publishing an independent guide to law firms in the UK that is regarded as a benchmark for excellence…
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Buying a house is now more expensive than ever. High-interest rates and inflated property prices combined with the current economic crisis have buyers questioning whether it is the right time to invest in property. Despite all of this, there are plenty of reasons why you should consider buying a house in the current property market….
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Dealing with the death of a loved one is often one of the most difficult things we will face, before even having to deal with any issues of inheritance. When it comes to their will, we all want a fair and faithful distribution of assets. However, unfortunately, people may often be left feeling dejected by…
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On Sunday 1st October, Anne Davies (Admin Assistant, Pembroke Office) has been with the firm for an amazing 50 years! Anne first started working for Alan Cook in Milford Haven during October 1973 where she would drive into work on her mo-ped. Walter Williams then took over, who then joined forces with Lowless & Lowless…
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Following the government’s passing of the Administration of Estates Act 1925 (Fixed Net Sum) Order 2023, the current statutory legacy, in cases of intestacy increased from £270,000 to £322,000. This means that the spouse will receive a higher sum from the Estate before the children receive their share. The rules of intestacy are a set…
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On Tuesday 16th February 2010 at 1:40am my family’s life was flipped upside down. We lived in a quiet neighbourhood so any sounds of disturbance were easily heard, especially the sound of my brother being slumped against our front door and a quick knock on the door before two people run off. I’m not sure…
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We would like to congratulate the brave Fauve Birch from our Swansea team for completing the wing walk on Friday 8th September 2023 in aid of Ty Hafan. The wing walk involved Fauve being strapped to the top of a plane and doing loops in the air! Ty Hafan is a leading and much-loved charity…
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A big thank you and congratulations to Angela Morris, Laura Bale, Madeline Rand, Sophie Titley, Emma Hughes-McEwan and Katherine Simpson from the Bridgend and Porthcawl offices, who successfully completed the Mumbles 2 Mules sponsored walk on Saturday 9th September 2023, which involved a 25-mile walk from Verdi’s Café Mumbles to Kenfig Rugby Club, Bridgend to…
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden injury causes damage to your brain. Some of the symptoms that may occur after TBI can include: Headaches Dizziness Confusion Convulsions Loss of coordination Slurred speech Poor concentration Memory problems Personality changes According to medical research the leading cause of TBI is falls, particularly for young children…
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