EPAs were replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney in October 2007, so it is no longer possible to make a new EPA. However, many existing EPAs will still be valid and may still be used by the relevant attorneys if needed.

With effect from 28 June 2022, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 came into force in England and Wales. The Act introduces a new offence in England and Wales relating to unauthorised encampment on land, in or with a vehicle and gives police additional powers to seize and remove property from land.

In 2017, following the implementation of the Mobile Homes Act 2013 the Government undertook a review to consider the effectiveness of the changes made by the Act and to consider the implementation of further legislation within the parks sector.

The decision to plan and grow your family is a significant point in anyone’s life. It is therefore necessary to consider the legal framework when planning to co-parent or grow your family with your same-sex spouse, civil partner or partner as this area of law is complex.

Shareholders decisions are decided on by a vote, and in most cases will need a majority of votes in order to be passed. However, some decisions require a higher majority to pass, and it's common for shareholders to come across issues and dilemmas which cause disagreements.

Erecting a shed or an outbuilding on land within the curtilage of your house does not require planning permission.

On residential parks in England, there is a presumption that homeowners’ pitch fees will adjust by the change in the Retail Prices Index (RPI) between review dates. In Wales, the adjustment is by reference to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Many holiday parks in both countries include RPI as one factor in their reviews.

A review has been published by NHS Resolution in the hope it will decrease Clinical Negligence claims relating to patients who have had serious lower leg complications as a result of diabetes.  

With effect from 30 June 2022 the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (“the Act”) will come into force restricting payment of ground rents in most residential long leases of a dwelling to a peppercorn (nil).

A marriage can be held to be voidable under the Nullity of Marriage Act 1971 where a person enters into a marriage without the mental capacity to do so.

Are you thinking about appointing someone to help with your affairs, either now or in later life? Are you worried about what might happen if you are no longer able to deal with things yourself? It may be a relief to know that there are options available, if you do lose the capacity to manage your affairs yourself or simply feel that you need a helping hand.

An investigation by The Liberal Democrats has revealed that ambulance response time targets are being missed in every part of Devon.