The Family Mediation Process: How it Works

2 min readThe vast majority of family disputes can be addressed through communication and the involvement of impartial legal advisers. From inheritance disputes to contentious probate to matters regarding child access and maintenance, it isn’t always necessary to bring family legal matters before the courts. But what does the family mediation process look like? If considering mediation … Read more

The Three Biggest Benefits of Professional Debt Recovery

2 min readOf course, unpaid invoices and debts that drag on for weeks, months or even years can have an even bigger impact on an organisation’s cash flow. Precisely where timely and efficient debt collection can help. Most businesses view professional debt recovery as something of a last resort option, despite its potential benefits. Issues with DIY … Read more

Debt Recovery: Useful Guidelines for Successful Collections

2 min readDebt collections are far from rare in the modern business world. If anything, they’re a staple part of the business landscape there’s no getting away from. In fact, research suggests that the vast majority of established businesses are now forced to chase more unpaid invoices and general debts on a daily basis than ever before. … Read more

Insurance Claim Disputes: When Insurers Refuse to Pay

2 min readUnfortunately, insurance companies aren’t always as understanding and empathetic as they could be. This is because at its heart, every insurance provider worldwide is a for-profit business that’s out to make money. Precisely why insurers hire skilled strategists and analysts for the sole purpose of finding creative ways not to pay out on customers’ claims. … Read more

Five Useful Tips for Preparing an Effective Will

2 min readDrafting a will isn’t a particularly enjoyable task. Precisely why more than 40% of adults aged 55 and over in the United Kingdom don’t have one. Nevertheless, formalising the allocation of your assets in the event of your death is one of the most important things anyone will do during their lifetime. What many overlook … Read more

Grounds for Contesting a Will: Do You Have a Case?

2 min readBy law, a final will and testament must represent a clear, complete and valid account of the deceased party’s wishes. It must specify precisely how their estate and assets should be distributed, following their death. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a will to contain any number of discrepancies, or be open to interpretation in … Read more

Contesting a Will: Five Facts You Need to Know

2 min readLosing a loved one can be an especially challenging time in life. Unfortunately, legal quarrels and disputes following bereavement are far from uncommon. To discover that you have been excluded from a will or allocated less than you were entitled to can be upsetting and infuriating. You may also find yourself in a situation where … Read more

Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Dispute

2 min readWho Do We Help with Will, Trust & Estate Disputes? Losing a close friend or family member is one of the most difficult experiences a person can face in their lifetime. Unfortunately, these upsetting times can be made even more difficult by disputes regarding the deceased individual’s will or estate. Will, trust and estate disputes … Read more

Contentious Trusts

2 min readA trust is a fiduciary relationship which places a third-party trustee between a beneficiary and the assets or property they legally own. Unfortunately, trust disputes following the death of a trustor are far from uncommon. If the beneficiary feels for any reason that the terms and conditions of the trust are unfair, they may take … Read more

Insurance Dispute Lawyer

2 min readWhen an individual with a valid life insurance policy passes away, benefits are paid to the parties named in their policy. However, it is not uncommon for disputes to occur regarding the allocation and value of life insurance benefits. At an already sensitive and emotionally charged time, life insurance disputes can make bereavement even more … Read more