MD Law moving offices
MD Law is moving offices on 2 October to R & R Consulting Rooms, 41 St Isan Road Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4LW
NEWS
Louise's wing walk for charity
Our consultant, Louise, did this wing walk yesterday at Rendcomb Airfield to raise money for the Emily’s Gift charitable appeal. Emily’s Gift plans to raise £500k in one year to fund a psychologist for 10 years to treat children suffering from cancer and their families.
Louise’s Just Giving page is here and you catch watch the video here
Why would I need to use a professional for probate?
If you have been appointed as an executor to a friend or relative and they die, you can deal with their estate without instructing a professional. However, this may take up a lot of your time and you will need to have good organisation and administration skills. Dealing with the various third parties, including the Probate Registry and HMRC, as well as any potential tax or legal complexities can be very time consuming.
What happens if I don't make a Will?
If you die and you have not made a Will or valid Will (an “intestate person”), your estate (which includes any property you own, possessions, money in your bank accounts, and any shares or trusts you own) will be shared under the rules of intestacy.
Section 46 of the Administration of Estates Act 1925 priorities the beneficiaries who after having been identified must be located.
MD Law loves to provide support to law students
Since Helen Dickie became the director of MD Law, Helen has made a concerted effort to support and provide work experience for law students.
Currently, both Emily Fish and Laura Brewer are now established members of the team having been successful on their work experience placements for the firm and work for MD Law in between their legal studies. Both are enjoying and appreciating the experience.
Legal Ombudsman (LeO) Rule Changes regarding complaints
From 1 April 2023, the time limits for referring a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman will be no later than:
- one year from the date of the act or omission being complained about; or
- one year from the date when the complainant should have realised that there was cause for complaint
No Change: Time Limit that rule that requires complainants to bring their complaint to us within six months of the date of the final complaint response.