Special Guardianship Orders ( SGO) became law in 2005. A SGO is a private law order that appoints one or more individuals to be the child’s ‘special guardian’ giving them parental responsibility and the child a secure home. However, the legal relationship between the...
A recent Court of Protection case has emphasised how financial decision making has a direct effect on health and welfare. In this case, when Mrs P lost her mental capacity her solicitor put himself forward to be her financial deputy. He was granted that position and...
There is no doubt that becoming a parent is rewarding, fulfilling and fun but on occasions it can be tiring and demanding. Adopted children can have additional needs possibly due to their early life experiences and these can influence their behaviour at home or...
As our elderly population increases, the number of Deputyship Orders or registered Powers of Attorney have also increased. Yet general awareness about these documents and how they work is greatly lacking. This often creates obstacles when the Deputy or Attorney is...
In a recent case, Court of Appeal Judge, Lord Justice Sales examined what it meant for an Executor to “act in good faith”. Michael and Philip Noble ran a successful family business. Michael died in 2006; his Will appointing as Executors his brother Philip, his widow...
The Fourth of October, 2016 is World Animal Day, which has been built this year as a chance to “speak up for those who have no voice”. Around the world, events will be held to promote animal welfare and raise awareness for the protection of animals. Moving closer to...
Swayne Johnson Solicitors Llandudno are partaking in the World’s Largest Coffee Morning, in order to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan offers an undeniably vital source of much-needed support, guidance and care to those who are affected by cancer,...
A report from accountants Saffery Campness which was commissioned by the Daily Telegraph has calculated the potential cost of delaying the new Inheritance Tax rules. Last April’s budget saw the British Government announce an increase of the Inheritance Tax...
Randall v Randall was an “interesting” case in the High Court in May which has recently hit the law reports. Interesting in that the Court examined what it means to have an interest in an estate and therefore be able to bring a probate case against the estate. Mr and...