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Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA): A Comprehensive Guide
Most people are familiar with the concept of the Property and Financial Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), a legal document […]
When is your will not your will?
Here’s a riddle; how can you die leaving a valid will…that you didn’t make and have no knowledge of? It […]
Ridley & Hall expands with Pontefract acquisition
Fast-growing Huddersfield solicitors practice Ridley & Hall is continuing its Yorkshire expansion with the acquisition of private client firm, Bashforth-Young. […]
The slippery slope of financial abuse in a family
Your brother suffers a serious head injury in a road accident. He owns his own home. You and your siblings […]
Predatory Marriage – Campaign for Change in the Law
A campaign to change the law which currently puts a marriage before a will has reached Parliament, after children found […]
Ridley & Hall launches a new website to support Grandparents and to protect their rights
Our Mission Mature clients are at a time in life when they are supporting elderly parents, grown up children and […]
Mother’s legal victory for disabled son
The mother of a disabled adult is celebrating after successfully challenging his placement in the Court of Protection. Mrs A’s […]
Best interests – who decides?
The case of Alfie Evans, the seriously ill toddler who, prior to his death was at the centre of a […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney… all you ever wanted to know, but were afraid to ask!
Ridley & Hall is frequently approached by people wanting to put Wills in place because they are worried about what […]
The Wicked Stepmother Strikes Again … ?
A wealthy retired insurance broker in his 80’s who has dementia, has recently been the subject of court proceedings relating […]