Francesca Thomas

Although taking part in mediation is a preferred approach to resolving your differences when separating, like anything new to you, the prospect of entering into mediation can be to some a daunting one. Not knowing what to expect from the process and a fear of feeling alone can however be mitigated by choosing a process […]

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provides a variety of methods which can be used to resolve family disputes outside of going to Court. ADR aims to save parties time and money, reduce animosity between parties, as well as creating a more personalised outcome for families who are going through a stressful time, such as going through […]

Not being able to find the Executor of a Will can be very frustrating for the beneficiaries, even more so if the appointed Executor is the sole Executor. This can lead to problems as, when someone dies, their Will becomes the property of the Estate and a firm of Solicitors, for example, will usually be […]

When someone loses mental capacity it can be an upsetting and difficult time for family and friends. This can be made even more difficult if the person who has lost mental capacity doesn’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place meaning that there is nobody with the authority to care for the individuals finances […]