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Diversity Data
Saturday, 28 August 2021
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Equality and diversityWe are committed to promoting and developing a diverse legalsector and this is information we publish in accordance with regulatory rules. We use the information provided to help us analyse our policies to makesure they pro...
What Are Lasting Powers of Attorneys and Why Do They Cause Problems
Friday, 16 July 2021
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Whatis a Lasting Power of Attorney?A LastingPower of Attorney (LPA) is useful tool when people become incapable of runningtheir own financial affairs. An LPA allows someone, of the donor’s choice, tostep in and take control of the donor&rs...
What is Really Underpinning The Rise of Inheritance Disputes?
Friday, 16 July 2021
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It is well known that over the past 10 years there has been a significant rise in inheritance disputes. By way of example in 2019 the number of contested wills heard in the High Court reached an all time high and was 47% more than the previous y...
A Practical Guide To Elderly Law - 10% Discount Offered
Thursday, 15 July 2021
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Just to let you know that a 10% discount is available for readers of this blog to buy the book. Please use the code eld842 on the Law Brief Website which has free delivery. For more urgent deliveries you can order the book on Amazon. &...
Three Errors of Parties
Wednesday, 14 July 2021
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With the work I do what are the key errors which I see from opposing parties and/or their lawyers?1 Lack of Long Term Tactical Planning - What is your objective? How are you going to get there? How much will it cost? Do you think you will succee...
What Are Problem Areas With LPAs?
Friday, 2 July 2021
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What are the key problems areas with LPAs?(Lasting Powers of Attorney)These are some of the examples of events which might raise concerns about whether the attorney’spowers are being used properly.Dealing with complaints about mentalcapaci...
What Is the Most Common Failing in Litigation?
Thursday, 10 June 2021
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As part the work which my firm does is that we find ourselves within the Court process. Often we end going to Court.From my experience as a lawyer and having seen feedback in the Courts one of the most common failings I see is the tendency of ot...
Justin Patten Second Edition Book on Elderly Law Is Published
Wednesday, 9 June 2021
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I am pleased to inform you that the Second Edition of my book on Elderly Law has now been published.It is available on the Law Brief Publishing website and on Amazon. The book seeks to provide an accessible read for lawyers and p...
Justin Patten Book On Elderly Law To Be Published on 19th April 2021
Thursday, 25 March 2021
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I am pleased to say the second edition of A Practical Guide To Elderly Law is going to be published on Monday 19th April 2021 by Law Brief Publishing. The Second Edition of this book continues to provide an accessible read for lawyers and p...
How To Win A Probate Case
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
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What are the key ways to win a legal case? From experience what are the dos and do nots? 1 Focus on the End Game. Within legal disputes, it is very easy to get lost in the emotion and the day to day grind of correspondence with the other si...
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