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‘Lasting Powers of Attorney for Health & Welfare’ and the huge importance they can carry in today’s world
The story of a 73 year old daughter who was arrested after she tried to remove her 97 year old mother from a care home prior to lockdown coming into effect in England, has highlighted the importance of having appropriate Lasting Powers of Attorney in place. Ylenia Angeli, the daughter of Tina Thornborough, had been…
Read MoreConnecting local businesses through the Welsh language
A new, free business networking event will be taking place in Newport on 29 November but with a twist. The event, organised jointly by RDP Lawyers and the Cymraeg Byd Busnes project, will be a chance for professional people to socialise and make business connections through the medium of Welsh. The event is the brainchild…
Read MoreRDP Law Listed in UK’s Leading Legal Guide
RDP has once again been named in The Legal 500, a highly acclaimed list of recommended law firms and solicitors across the UK. More than four million users visit The Legal 500 website each year, with the guide offering those buying legal services in the UK, reliable and up-to-date information on law firms. RDP’s agriculture…
Read MoreRDP Director in the TSR Spotlight
Each month TSR Legal explores the legal industry interviewing people who work in different areas of law and gauging their experience and insight. TSR Legal meets James Davies, Director and Practice Manager at RDP Law This Month we are interviewing James Davies, Head of RDP’s real estate team. James acts for a wide range of…
Read MoreVirtual Witnessing of Wills Permitted During COVID-19
The recent announcement by the UK government (on 25th July 2020) confirming that temporary legislation has been introduced allowing people to virtually witness wills has been welcomed by Private Client practitioners. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the difficulties faced by people who wished to make a will during the unprecedented time of lockdown, and the need…
Read MoreRDP Law makes shortlist in National Customer Service Awards
RDP Law, the South Wales based conveyancing firm has been recognised for its outstanding customer service to its clients by The ESTAS, the biggest award scheme in the UK residential property industry. The ESTAS Group which highlights the best firms for customer service involved in the home moving process has revealed its annual shortlist for…
Read MoreThe Importance of Succession Planning
RDP’s Head of Agriculture and Private Client, Sioned Thomas answers some of the common questions asked around Succession Planning. 1. What is Succession Planning? A succession plan is a long-term plan about the future of the farming business, the goals and vision of the business and a plan on how to achieve them. It forms…
Read MoreRDP Director is Shortlisted for Excellence Awards
RDP Law Director James Davies has been shortlisted for the Law Society’s prestigious Excellence Awards, the highest accolade for lawyers in England and Wales. Mr Davies has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Practice Management category. He said “This shortlisting is a great honour for the RDP team, who have worked so hard to grow…
Read MoreRDP announces new working policy
Leading regional legal practice RDP has announced a new policy of flexi working amongst its staff. The policy will see traditional nine to five thirty working hours within the firm ended, with fee earners being able to work both remotely and flexibly. Director James Davies said “We genuinely feel that the concept of traditional working…
Read MoreGetting your affairs in order during lockdown – FAQs
Our private client specialists consider some of the common queries families have on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate whilst in lockdown. 1. My aunt is self-isolating, doesn’t have internet banking and is unable to get to the bank. With her permission can I carry out her banking and manage her financial affairs at…
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