Why you need to update your will as soon as you decide to separate or divorce Making a will, or updating your current one, may not be high on your list of priorities when you are going through the upsetting experience of separation or divorce but it is something you need do if you want …
Agreeing the terms of a lease can seem like a formality but it is important to take the time to make sure that the lease reflects what both landlord and tenant want to achieve. In the second of three articles on this subject, Louis Mathers commercial property solicitor with Parnalls in Launceston explains some of …
If a friend or relative has lost mental capacity and there is no power of attorney in place, it may be necessary to apply to the Court of Protection for a deputy to be appointed. Deborah Adams, Head of Private Client department at Parnalls in Launceston explains what a deputy is and their role. What …
Mental capacity requirements to make a will With debilitating conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s on the increase, the question of whether or not a person has mental capacity to make a will frequently arises. Deborah Adams, wills and probate lawyer at Parnalls in Launceston explains the rules. Assessing mental capacity Mental capacity, in the …
Motorcycle accidents Motorcyclists represent only a small proportion of road users but account for a significant percentage of the deaths and serious injuries on the roads. Unfortunately for motorcyclists, there is a greater risk of an accident causing serious personal injury. There are a number of reasons for this, including the fact that motorcyclists are …
Six ways to speed up your house purchase Finding the house of your dreams can be difficult, but once you have found it you will want to secure it as soon as possible. Louis Mathers, property lawyer at Parnalls Solicitors in Launceston, outlines how you can do this in six easy steps. “I am often …
