Quite often, I am approached by prospective new clients who want to complain about the medical care they have received through the NHS Complaints Procedure, but they are worried that doing this will harm their ongoing medical care. NHS complaints should be handled under their Confidentiality Policy and should be kept separate from your medical records. Care should be taken… Read more →
The current divorce law provides that, unless the parties have been separated for two years or more, one party has to blame the other and rely on the ‘fact’ of either behaviour or adultery as the reason for the marriage breakdown. The solicitors’ family law association Resolution has been campaigning for a number of years to bring about a change… Read more →
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month, she outlines what to expect on completion day and insurance obligations, as well as providing an overview of Help to Buy… What do I need to do on completion day? This is the moment you have been waiting… Read more →
Cancer can be an emotive subject, particularly if you or family members are diagnosed. According to statistics provided by the World Health Organisation, breast cancer alone kills some 458,000 people per year worldwide. If one of our parents carries a faulty gene, then we have a 50/50 chance of inheriting it too. Scientists have identified 3 genes which could identify… Read more →
Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk. If you’re part of a modern extended family, your will needs to reflect your unique circumstances. This month, Richard Barlow explains more… My wife and I each have children from previous marriages. How… Read more →
The myths surrounding divorce are multifarious and potentially very damaging to any prospect of going your separate ways amicably and with respect. Knowing your rights, whether you are married, in a civil partnership or simply living together, is the key to avoiding misunderstandings, so I thought I’d set straight the record straight and address some of the most frequently quoted… Read more →
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