Contentious probate is the umbrella term for any dispute relating to a person's estate after their death.

A leading immigration lawyer in the Midlands says further Government support may be needed to help businesses move staff more quickly away from conflict in Ukraine.

In a recent case of ours, we were successful in applying to vary a joint lives maintenance order made almost 10 years ago, with payments covering the next few months being capitalised and there being a clean break of income claims. Bearing in mind our client could have continued having to make these monthly payments for the rest of his life this was an excellent result and got us thinking - is now the time to think about challenging the status quo and apply for joint lives orders to be varied?

As the calendar turns over and a new year begins, January the 3rd has gained a sombre title in the UK - National Divorce Day. Every year, rumours circulate about this marking a surge in divorce enquiries and filings following the festive season. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that this phenomenon might be nothing more than a myth.

When the Government announced its 5-point immigration plan at the end of 2023, the shock increase in minimum salary thresholds for sponsored roles and dependents of British and settled persons was big news. Stacey Lambert, Associate and Matthew Davies, Partner and Head of Business Immigration explain the changing salary thresholds and what businesses should expect.

Medical negligence claims are complicated as it takes time to establish if a claim has merit and resolving them usually takes months, if not years. Unfortunately, it is a sad fact that sometimes a client (the claimant in their case) may pass away before their claim is finalised.

The length of the NHS waiting list has long been a thorn in the side of politicians, with 7.6m people currently waiting for treatment. But what has been quietly overlooked is the ‘shadow’ waiting list of people who have had their first referral or treatment and are now waiting for a follow-up appointment for ongoing care.

The use of DNA testing to determine parentage has an important impact on determining entitlement under Wills, trusts and claims under the Inheritance Act 1975. In recent years it has been increasingly used to resolve estate disputes. In most cases it will be undertaken with the consent of the relevant parties.

A Midlands law firm has promoted seven solicitors across a variety of its legal teams as it continues to support the development of talent from within.

Even before the Coronavirus outbreak, you may have wondered “Do I need a Will?” or “I’m too young to write a Will”. Although most people writing Wills in the UK are older than 50, you could write a Will from the age of 18.