Category: Sarah Young
Attorney Steals £30,000 from 95 year old Living with Dementia
In a recent judgment, a court has found that a 95 year old woman from Oldham with dementia was the […]
One Worker a Week Dies from Working in the Farming Industry
Working in agriculture is one of the most dangerous jobs in Britain. A shocking quote from the Health and Safety […]
Dispute Over Control of Elderly Father’s Finances Ends up in Court
When family members disagree about who should look after the finances of their vulnerable relative, the court may be more […]
Woman Who Wanted Life to Sparkle Allowed to Refuse Medical Treatment
A woman who was allowed to refuse medical treatment, after having been found to have capacity to do so, has […]
Court Rules Suicidal Woman Mentally Capable to Refuse Medical Treatment
In a groundbreaking case before the Court of Protection this month a 50 year old woman has been found to […]
Charities Fight Will Fraud Case
A court has heard that an elderly woman is accused by four charities of fraudulently obtaining an inheritance of £1.6 […]
‘Repugnant and Callous’ Son Removed as Mother’s Attorney
A court has removed a son as attorney for his elderly mother after he withdrew £117,289.45 of her money to […]
Ridley & Hall Celebrates Double Accreditation
The 2015 Legal 500 rankings have been announced and Ridley & Hall is pleased to be named as the highest […]
Happy Families? Moving in with Mum
Living on your own can be lonely, especially as you grow older. For many families the logical answer is that […]
Dying Patient’s Own Wishes Determine ‘Best Interests’ Decision
A judge in the Court of Protection has recently ruled that a mentally ill man should not have his leg […]
