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Attorney Empties Elderly Relative’s Account

20May

Andrea Nicholson, 49, of Seaham, was given power of attorney for her husband’s uncle when he entered a care home in 2011.

Quarrel Underlines Need To Choose Attorneys Carefully

05May

Case of two sisters who have been revoked as their elderly mother’s attorneys after long-running feud illustrates the need to choose attorneys carefully.

Widow Free To Sue Over Inheritance

24Apr

The family’s application to strike out the widow’s claim for inheritance has been refused and she has been given permission to attempt to sue.

Warning As Comic’s Family Face Inheritance Tax Bill

22Apr

The family of comedian Rik Mayall could face a massive inheritance tax bill following his sudden death last June.

Alzheimer’s Society Roadshow To Visit Darlington

15Apr

The mobile information unit will be travelling across the UK, dropping into Darlington on April 17.

Charity Recruits Millionth Dementia Friend

23Mar

The Alzheimer’s Society have announced that their Dementia Friend scheme has successfully reached its target of a million recruits. Kerry Brundall comments.

Probate Lawyers Say Act Fast To Prevent Money Misery

06Mar

Sorting out your financial affairs might seem the least of your worries when you or ...

Wills Solicitors Say Don’t Try This At Home!

06Mar

If you want your hard-earned money to end up in the hands of those you ...

Government cuts could damage elderly care standards

04Mar

The budget for elderly care costs has fallen six per cent over the decade, yet the over-65s population has increased seventeen per cent. Lynda Monks comments.

Planned cap on care home fees will not benefit older people

15Dec

From 2016 there will be a £72,000 cap on fees for elderly care homes.

Welcome To Our New Site!

05Dec

Welcome to the brand new Macks Solicitors website. We’ve been working hard to create lots ...

Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney

11Nov

This type of Lasting Power of Attorney is not as well known nor, to date, ...

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