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When the Law Offers Protection But Banks Pull Up the Drawbridge: The Frustrating Reality of Disabled Persons’ Trust Accounts
At McHale & Co, we work with families every day who are doing the right thing—planning ahead...
A New Chapter for Wills: Law Commission Publishes Draft Bill to Modernise Outdated Law
The Law Commission has today published a draft bill proposing the biggest changes to Wills law in...
When Separation Isn’t Enough; The Impact of Not Divorcing on Inheritance
In the realm of inheritance law, the complexities of probate disputes often intensify when spouses are separated but not divorced. Despite living apart and potentially forming new relationships, the legal bond of marriage can have profound implications on estate...
Sibling Rivalries: Contesting a Will After a Parent’s Death
While many hope that the death of a parent would unite siblings, it often exacerbates sibling rivalry. Emotions run high, and grief can fuel disagreements, especially if the parent’s will does not provide equally for the siblings. This can lead to a contest of the...
Renters’ Rights Bill 2025: A Landmark Change in the Rental Market
If you are renting, or a landlord who rents out properties, significant changes are on the horizon in England. The Renters' Rights Bill, which passed its second reading in the House of Lords on 4th February 2025, is expected to become law later this year. This bill...
Repeated Failures in the Use of Medical Scans to Detect Cancer
This morning BBC news reported that the Parliamentary Health and Safety Ombudsman (PHSO) has warned that doctors repeated failures to carry out, correctly interpret or properly follow up CTs, X-rays and other medical scans are resulting in cancer-diagnosis delays and...
The Importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney: Insights from The Martin Lewis Money Show
In the recent episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show, the well-known financial expert stressed a crucial but often overlooked aspect of personal finance and planning: the importance of having Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) in place. While many people may not give...
Tram/Car Collision – Compensation for Passenger Secured
Alastair Chiswell recently acted for a passenger on a Metrolink after a car collided with the tram causing his client to fall over and sustain injuries. Even though the accident occurred in place where the tramline converged with the normal road, Alastair was able to...
Timperley Amateur Boxing Club
Here at McHale & Co we are thrilled to hear of the upcoming opening of Timperley Amateur Boxing Club's brand-new gym! Yesterday, our CEO Andrew McHale, who is a proud member of the club, enjoyed an exclusive sneak preview and training session at the new facility....
Supply of Defective Goods – Trial Success
Our client was a company specialising in the provision of construction and maintenance work in the food industry. Our client was contracted by a large soft drink company to renovate one of their “sugar rooms” at one of their major factories. Our client subcontracted...
Protect your Loved Ones with a Will this Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating love and showing our admiration to the people we care about. We celebrate by showering our loved ones with gifts and flowers, exchanging heartfelt messages in cards, and treating them to romantic dinners. While these are sweet...
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