Category: Helen Dandridge
Sing Whilst You’re Winning – Opera Singer Son Follows His Dream by Securing University Fees From Father’s Estate
The recent case of Taylor v Bell & Anor 2015 shows that the court has unfettered discretion when it comes […]
Guardianship Law for Missing People a Step Closer
In news that will delight campaigners, the Ministry of Justice announced on 23rd March that it will support new legislation […]
Attorneys Behaving Badly
Britain has an aging population. The latest figures show that there are an estimated 850,000 people in the UK living […]
“Overbearing” Mother of Schizophrenic Man Criticised by Judge
A judge has found that a mother used undue influence to compel her mentally ill son to refuse medical treatment. […]
‘Cowshed Cinderella’ Wins £1.3 Million from Parents
A farmer’s daughter dubbed the ‘Cowshed Cinderella’ has been awarded £1.3 million in damages from her parents after a court […]
Huge Increase in Deprivation of Liberty Requests
If a person who lacks the mental capacity to be able to make certain decisions about themselves has their right […]
Son Left Elderly Mother in Squalid Home Conditions Whilst Helping Himself to her Savings
A retired security guard officer from Suffolk is facing jail after being convicted of fraud and neglect of his elderly […]
Jail for Woman Who Stole Life Savings from Grandmother
A 38 year old woman from York has been jailed by Leeds Crown Court for four years for taking £140,000 […]
Left Behind
The Presumption of Death Act 2013 came into force on 1st October 2014, allowing the family of the missing person […]
Want to Avoid Care Home Fees? Beware of the Pitfalls
An estimated 1 million or more people have had to sell their home to pay the cost of care fees […]
