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Firearms: what happens to someone's shotgun after their death?

When a firearm-owning individual dies, the responsibility for those weapons falls to their Executor. Given the strict gun control laws in the UK, failure to handle these firearms correctly can result in severe legal consequences and potential safety risks.

All at sea? New Government, same immigration challenges

Matthew Davies, Partner and Head of Business Immigration provides a round-up of latest business immigration news.

“The Final Say”

The debate surrounding assisted dying is both ethically sensitive and legally complex. While the law currently prohibits assisted suicide under the Suicide Act 1961, recent developments and societal shifts have reignited discussions on reform.

Contesting a will on the grounds of mental capacity

One of the grounds for challenging the validity of a will is that the person who made the will did not have the relevant mental capacity to understand his actions.

Difficult-to-Diagnose Cancers And What to Look For

Cancer is a broad term for a variety of diseases which can affect nearly every part of the body. It obvious to say early detection is crucial for improving survival rates and quality of life. However, some cancers remain difficult to diagnose, either because of their subtle symptoms, the lack of effective screening tools, or how they mimic other less serious conditions.

How can technology benefit care homes?

Technology is becoming an ever-increasing presence in our daily lives. From the moment we wake up, to the moment we hit the pillow again, a bright screen is never more than an arm’s length away.

Insolvency and farming: how to get it right when the the farmer gets it wrong

Agriculture may be the (second?) oldest profession, but it is one that remains ever relevant to modern day life.

Wills of vulnerable relatives: what happens if someone takes advantage of a loved one

Miss Joyce Relton was 93 when she died in August of 2014, leaving a will which gave her house (the most valuable asset she owned) to a “very dear friend”. The rest of her estate was divided amongst her surviving relatives.

What is a litigation friend?

A litigation friend is someone who helps a “protected person” with their legal issues.

Unmarried fathers: what rights do you have?

The Office for National Statistics reported that in 2020 just under half of all babies in England and Wales were born to unmarried parents. By comparison 5.4% of babies’ parents in 1960 were unmarried. This major societal change has meant that there are more unmarried fathers than ever before who are anxious not to miss out on their children’s lives and want to understand what parental rights they have.