GHP Insights

News, Q&As and Press Releases From Our Team

Q&A What happens to a Trust fund when a Trustee dies?

Years ago, I and one other person agreed to be Trustees for a Trust that was set up by a friend in his Will, to provide for his daughter who had learning difficulties ..... I am now unwell myself and I don’t know what to do about the Trust.

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Q&A What is Probate and do we need a solicitor to get it?

Our dad has died. It’s the first death we have dealt with......What exactly is probate? Do we need a solicitor or can we do it ourselves?

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Q&A Can developer throw us off strip of no-man’s land we have used for 42 years?

We bought our house 42 years ago. Until a year ago there were open fields behind us..... Now the developers have sent us a letter telling us to move our boundary fence back to what it was originally. Can they do this when we have used the land for 42 years?

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Q&A Will bringing a Medical Negligence claim be seen as kicking the NHS when it is down? No!

We all know that NHS Trusts right across the UK have been under immense pressure since the Covid pandemic, and as a result there have been mistakes made with patient care.

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Q&A How can I stop kids from witnessing their dad’s abusive new relationship?

I believe that my ex-partner is in an abusive relationship with his new partner. ...... I am worried that our children are witnessing arguments and may possibly witness even worse in the future? What can I do?

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Q&A How long does it take for a Clean Break Order to come through?

I have just submitted an online divorce and from what I have read I think I can apply for a Conditional Order after 26 weeks. However, I am not sure what happens after that. Please can you tell me how long it will take for the Clean Break Order to come through?

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Q&A Abusive father has found me due to a data breach. Can I claim compensation?

I grew up in care because my father abused me. When I reached 18 in 2021, I got a job and moved into a flat. I had not seen my father since I was eleven. Then at the beginning of the summer I got a letter from him....

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Q&A Can police charge my son if I refuse to press assault charges against him?

My son, in his twenties and living with me, is on a cocktail of drugs for a medical condition....Last week he attacked me and I ended up in hospital. The police were called and he was sectioned.... Can the police charge him with assault if I don’t press charges?

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Q&A Do I need any licenses to open and run an art gallery?

I am an artist and I am thinking of opening a gallery next year.... Can I just check from a legal point whether there are any licensing requirements for art galleries open to the public for the purpose of selling work?

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Q&A Can an Occupation Order really deny me access into my own home?

My girlfriend and I had a bust up when I discovered she had slept with my best friend. Next day she changed the locks and for a week I haven’t been able to get into the house.....

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