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COP26
As COP26 takes place in Glasgow with world leaders coming together to discuss how our nations can reduce the impact of climate change, Hannah Curtis, in our Family Team, looks at how we can make the provision of legal services to you environmentally friendly. 1. Electronic Documents Whether you’re buying or selling your house, involved…
Read MoreWhy Agricultural Shows Matter
As the sun soon rises on the annual Usk Show, we talk about why agricultural shows matter to our farming and rural clients, to us at RDP Law, and to the wider agricultural community. This Saturday 11 September, almost 20,000 people will attend the Usk Show for 2021. It is of course excitement that is…
Read MoreWhat to do when someone dies
We know how difficult it is to lose a loved one and understand that dealing with their estate can be a difficult and an often daunting task. Our probate team addresses some of the common questions… Q1. A loved one has died. What do I do next? A. Following the death of a loved one…
Read MoreAn eye on the UK – is it good enough to be “adequate”?
Anyone with a passing interest in data protection compliance, or anyone who works in an organisation that receives / uses personal data from outside the UK, could not have failed to breathe a little sigh of relief when news came last week that the European Commission had issued an “adequacy decision” for the UK under…
Read MoreMake Your Move
With lockdown forcing people to work from home, many are now choosing to upsize their property. Natasha Bunclark, solicitor at RDP Law, advises how you can speed up the initial stages of the conveyancing process in order to take advantage of the temporary reduction in Land Transaction Tax / Stamp Duty Land Tax. To speed…
Read MoreNew phosphate guidance in Wales – a red flag for developers
January saw the release of National Resources Wales (NRW)’s “Compliance Assessment of Welsh Rivers Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) against Phosphorus Targets”. The assessment, which reviewed water quality data from January 2017 to December 2019, showed that of the 9 SAC rivers in Wales, 61% of these were failing to meet their phosphate targets. RDP’s…
Read MoreUse it or lose it – ‘Right to Regenerate’ consultation issued by Housing Secretary
I was particularly interested by the Housing Secretary’s recent announcement of a consultation on the possibility of the public being able to convert vacant plots of land and derelict buildings into new homes or community spaces. The proposal, which was released on 16th January under the headline “Rights to Regenerate”, would see underused / unused…
Read More2021. Starting the Year Right.
After a tumultuous 2020, the start of a new year brings hope of a fresh start and better times in 2021. Looking to the future has never been more important, and the new year is the perfect time to consider your future and the future of your loved ones. Katie Kenealy, an Affiliate of the…
Read MoreDo-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation (DNAR) orders, have you had the conversation with your loved ones?
A recent investigation carried out by the Care Quality Commission into the controversial application of Do-Not-Attempt-Resuscitation (DNAR) orders on care home residents during the pandemic has highlighted the importance of thinking ahead and putting in place a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare. The leading independent organisation, Solicitors for the Elderly, have indicated…
Read More‘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…
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