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'Association of Lifetime Lawyers' Members Raise Concern About Asset Protection Trusts

If you are considering an Asset Protection Trust to safeguard your home or savings, the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly known as Solicitors for the Elderly) urges you to be cautious after seeing a rise in misleading schemes that could cost you thousands of pounds - and leave you unprotected. Their current campaign calls for stronger regulation and more public awareness to protect families from the miss-selling of Asset Protection Trusts.

Why Lasting Powers of Attorney Are Just as Important as a Will

When planning for the future, most people start with a Will. It is a vital document that ensures your wishes are carried out after your death. However, future planning is not just about what happens when you are gone – it is also about protecting yourself during your lifetime. That is where Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) come in.

Historic Sexual Offence Allegations | Your Questions Answered

Katie Scott
22 Sep 2025
Law Blog
Crime

Being accused of something that is said to have happened many years ago can turn your world upside down. You may feel frightened, shocked and unsure where to turn. Here we answer some of the questions clients ask us most often, to help you understand what lies ahead and how we can support you through it.

Why You Need to Insure a Property from Exchange of Contracts

Moving home, you will have a myriad of things to do. Arranging insurance for your new home may be firmly on your to-do list. But did you know you should usually insure from exchange of contracts?

National Inclusion Week - and why inclusion is key to a profitable business

National Inclusion Week (15-21 September 2025) is a reminder that a business will flourish when everyone feels that they are playing a part in the success. Inclusion is about creating an environment where all employees contribute and is more than just diversity.

Alzheimer's Disease and Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

September is World Alzheimer's Month - a global campaign led by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those affected by dementia. Employers should bear in mind, not only this month, but at all times that people with Alzheimer's can still make a valuable contribution to the workplace and their value should not be discarded or minimised by discrimination.