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When someone you love goes into hospital, you trust that they’ll be looked after. You hope for kind, skilled care, thoughtful decisions, and the best possible outcome. That’s why the results of a new national report have raised such strong feelings, particularly here in Plymouth.

On 23 April, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) identified a cyber-attack targeting its online systems used by legal aid providers. Initial investigations suggested limited impact, but by 16 May it became clear the breach was far more extensive. The group behind the attack accessed and downloaded a large amount of sensitive personal data belonging to individuals who applied for legal aid since 2010.

The NHS has announced a new initiative that will be rolled out across maternity services in England later this year. The aim is to reduce the number of babies who suffer brain injuries during childbirth. Known as the Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme, it focuses on improving how maternity teams recognise and respond to emergencies during labour and delivery.

It’s Day 2 of National Conveyancing Week, and today, we’re going to feature one of the transactions from the last year that we’re really proud of!

It’s Day 2 of National Conveyancing Week, and today, we’re going to feature one of the transactions from the last year that we’re really proud of!

As part of National Conveyancing Week, Amy Paterson an Associate Solicitor and Joint Team Leader of our Residential Conveyancing Team, would like to dispel the myth that the process of transferring property ownership is as simple as “just signing a Transfer Deed”. 

Whilst we still await the full details and legislation of the changes announced in the budget, there are some aspects of your future planning you can start to consider now, to be ready for the upcoming changes to inheritance tax in 2026 and 2027.

When you pass away, the person or people you have named as executors in your Will are entitled to administer (deal with) your estate.

Executors can ask solicitors to help with the estate administration, or sometimes solicitors are named as professional executors in a Will. As solicitors fees are generally payable from the estate, it is important to understand what fees solicitors can charge for their work.

Drafting a will is a significant milestone in planning your legacy. It ensures your wishes are honoured and protects your loved ones from unnecessary stress. However, writing a will is not a one-time task. Life is unpredictable, and so are the events that can affect your estate and your intentions for it. Keeping your will up to date is as important as writing it in the first place.

Two recent UK court rulings underline the importance of having a clear, up-to-date will and highlight the potential complications when a will isn’t regularly reviewed.