Where you stand with executors behaving badly Where do you stand if an executor fails to carry out their duties? Head of Civil & Commercial Litigation, Andrew Leakey, explains. Andrew Leakey 24th February 2023
Kinship carers: How you can access extra government support Following the government announcement of measures to keep children out of the care system, with £45 million earmarked for extra support for struggling families, we’ll explain how Kinship carers can access the extra support. Joanne Callister 22nd February 2023
The common myths with family law court We often come across clients who are stepping into a courtroom for the very first time. As the court process is something that many have only seen on television, we find there can be misconceptions and unnecessary worries about attending court. Samantha Rymer 17th February 2023
Supreme Court rules in favour of residents in Tate Modern dispute The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the 5 residents, overturning previous rulings from High Court and Court of Appeal. Andrew Leakey comments Andrew Leakey 1st February 2023
Jackson Lees Group receives Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award 2023 In January 2023, Jackson Lees Group were awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award recognising the consistently excellent client experience we have been able to deliver to our clients across both Jackson Lees and Broudie Jackson Canter. Nicky Williams 1st February 2023
Gavin Brown: Bereaved family request a Victims’ Right to Review of CPS decision not to prosecute The family of Gavin Brown, who died on 20 April 2019 following an altercation outside a pub in Stretford, have submitted an application for a Victims’ Right to Review. Lucie Boase 31st January 2023
Brexit 2 years on: Here’s everything that has changed Gordon Irving, Immigration Solicitor at Broudie Jackson Canter, discusses the EU Settlement Scheme, Settled and Pre-settled Status. Gordon Irving 31st January 2023
The importance of estate planning when going through a divorce A divorce is one of the most difficult and stressful things we can go through. Barry McDonough, Jackson Lees' Wills, Trust and Probate solicitor, summarises five key points to consider when filing for a divorce in relation to your estate. Barry McDonough 25th January 2023
Getting help with Estate Administration Dealing with an estate can be a challenging and stressful time. Jackson Lees’ Wills, Trusts & Probate solicitor, Rafael Donovan, discusses the help available should you have to administer an estate. Rafael Donovan 19th January 2023
Inquest concludes finding neglect contributed to death of Floyd Carruthers An inquest jury have concluded that significant failings and neglect contributed to the death of Floyd Carruthers, an inmate at HMP Birmingham. Lucie Boase 9th January 2023
Introduction to owning a property together Team Leader in our Residential Property Team, Emma Clark, explores the decisions that need to be made in joint home ownership Emma Clark 4th January 2023