The Powers of Attorney Act (the Act) received royal assent in September, with the majority of the Act coming into force at an unspecified time in the future. Our expert Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) partner, Anne Minihane, covers the main changes to LPAs that advisers should be aware of.
Written by
Anne Minihane
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As a business owner, you will want to protect your business, and a prenuptial agreement that clearly sets out how your personal and business assets will be divided if you were to divorce in the future, is the most effective way to do so.
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Businesses and individuals depend on their professional advisors to help them to understand and then to protect from areas of risk. However, if a professional fails to protect their interests, the entity seeking their advice can suffer severe financial harm.
Raising awareness on stillbirth – Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025
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Medical negligence
Here at Clarke Willmott we are often contacted by parents who have suffered the loss of a baby who are seeking advice. In these claims the parents not only have to deal with the devastating loss of their child, but also the fact that this could have been prevented with proper care.
Written by
Vanessa Harris
and
Kerry Fifield
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Redefine romance: Why prenups are the ultimate Valentine’s Day gesture
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Family law
Pre-nuptial agreements represent a prudent and essential strategy for individuals aiming to safeguard family wealth. Despite their practical benefits, why do they continue to be regarded as “unromantic” in the UK? Moreover, why are they exclusively associated with the ‘rich and famous’?
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Retirement Living Survey 2021 – sharing our findings
Later living
Legal Expertise
In 2021 we carried out the CW Retirement Living Survey 2021 of more than 300 private individuals to gauge perceptions and attitudes of consumers to retirement living.
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Right to Work Check penalty increases for employers
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The Home Office have recently announced further changes in immigration policy in attempts to clamp down on unlawful migration; this time with the effect of targeting employers.
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