Category: Sarah Young
Grieving Family of Missing Man Receive Pay Out
A grieving South Wales family has won a battle to have a cash sum paid to them by their missing […]
The Ilott v Mitson Decision – Adult Children and Inheritance Disputes Briefing Note
The long running case of Ilott v Mitson has encouraged many adult children to investigate whether or not they can […]
Silver Splitters and Will Disputes
A trend of older couples splitting up could see a rise in will disputes, according to Sarah Young, a disputed […]
Nigel’s Nutty Nine
At Ridley & Hall we are passionate about helping those who are living with dementia and their carers. A team […]
Court Decides Missing Huddersfield Man is “Presumed Dead “ against family’s wishes
After more than 8 years, a judge in Leeds has decided that Steven Frank Cooper of Golcar, Huddersfield, who went […]
Inheritance Disputes – the Dementia Time Bomb
In the UK some 800,000 people are living with dementia; over 64,000 in our region. Rising property prices, the baby […]
When is a Gift not a Gift? Undue Influence and Lifetime Giving
Your mother dies, and you find out that your brother has been ‘given’ tens of thousands of pounds by her […]
Making “Bad” Decisions: Capacity and the Court of Protection
Think about some of the really important decisions that you have made throughout your life. Have they all been really […]
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 […]