Although there have been some whispers of a housing market slowdown, there’s no question that the cost of housing in the UK means that buying a property is one of the biggest investments that many of us will ever make.

Respected Preston Solicitor James Goodier retired from BSG Solicitors at the end of June 2017 after 34 years practising law.

A few months ago Andrea Partridge, CancerCare’s Volunteer and Engagement Co-ordinator, and Sarah Drake, a volunteer at the charity, met a lady who was about to undergo surgery as part of her treatment for breast cancer.

Whether you are carrying out renovations and extensions, or you feel a neighbour has done something that encroaches on your property, these kinds of disputes can end up being bitter and lengthy.

Congratulations to Christine and Joan who recently took part in the 14K Moonlight Walk for St John’s Hospice in Lancaster.

What happens to the digital lives we inhabit – and the assets we have there – when we pass away?

Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of cohabiting couple families in the UK doubled from 1.5 million in 1996 to 3.3 million last year.

If you are then you are certainly not alone. Google search terms relating to challenging Wills generate 13,000+ Google searches every month.

8th-14th May 2017 is awareness week for Dying Matters, a coalition of 32,000 members across England and Wales which aims to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement and to make plans for the end of life.

Probate fees had been due to rise from £155 if done through a Solicitor or £215 for a personal application up to £20,000 for some estates in England and Wales from May.