A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows a person, known as the donor, to appoint one or more people (attorneys) to make decisions on their behalf if they lose the mental capacity to do so themselves. There are two types of LPA, one dealing with property and financial affairs and the other with health and welfare. Attorneys must always act in the donor’s best interests and within the scope of the powers granted to them.

A survivor of historical child abuse has been awarded £750,000 in compensation after seeking the advice of Switalskis' nationally recognised child abuse compensation team.

A West Yorkshire family has spoken of the devastating impact a violent care home attack has had on their lives, after a man was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for attempted murder.

When a child is injured in an accident, families are often focused, rightly, on recovery and rehabilitation. Legal claims may feel like a secondary concern. Fortunately, the law recognises this, offering additional time to bring a claim on behalf of a child.

If an individual loses the capacity to make their own decisions, someone else may need to step in to manage their affairs. Two of the most common roles in these situations are a deputy and an attorney. While they can have similar responsibilities, the way they are appointed and the powers they have are different.

For many survivors of abuse, the healing process can only begin when you feel comfortable to talk and share your experiences with others. That's much easier said than done, but thankfully, there are lots of resources available to provide emotional and practical support.

In this blog we look at the importance of section 38 agreements and why not having this in place can be a risk.

The post office Horizon inquiry has published the first volume of the report of Sir Wyn Williams. In the report Sir Wyn has set out the scale of suffering endured by sub-post masters and their loved ones.