When someone goes missing, families are often left in legal limbo. Practical matters such as dealing with finances, property, pensions, or even ending a marriage cannot be resolved unless the law recognises that the missing person is presumed to have died.

When a loved one goes missing, the emotional impact is devastating. Alongside the worry and uncertainty, practical problems often arise very quickly. This article explains what a guardianship is, who can apply, and how it works, in clear, straightforward terms.

Many couples in the UK live together for years without getting married or entering a civil partnership. While this reflects modern family life, it can cause serious legal difficulties if one partner goes missing.

Family relationships are complicated, and sadly, those complications don’t always end when someone dies. This recent High Court decision is a powerful reminder that even a carefully written Will can sometimes be challenged if it fails to make fair provision for close family members.