Advice Centre
Advice Centre
Find expert advice on personal injury, family law, wills & probate, property law and more.
Welcome to our advice centre, which provides useful, in depth information to help you through the complications which can arise when taking legal action. The information is separated the into sections covering the legal services that we offer so that you can find information that is most relevant to your needs.
Personal Injury
Being involved in an accident or suffering an injury can be extremely stressful, both physically and emotionally. This section of our advice centre provides a range of personal injury information, from establishing whether you have a claim to supporting you through the process.
Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions
People have many different questions about how their personal injury claim will progress and how things will work in practice. Here we answer your most common questions.
Medical Negligence
At some point in your life you will receive medical treatment form doctors, nurses, dentists or other health service workers. In the unfortunate case that you suffer pain or injury as a result of substandard medical treatment, we have a collection of articles offering advice on the actions you can take to improve your circumstances.
What Are Really The Top Misdiagnosed Conditions In NHS Hospitals In 2014/15?
Graysons can exclusively reveal statistics on the most commonly misdiagnosed illnesses and more, following our recent freedom of information request.
Occupational Illness
Exposure to dust, chemicals, noise, vibration and fumes at work can cause suffering and even premature death. If your employer hasn’t fully fulfilled their duty of care towards you, the articles in this section are geared towards informing you about your rights and possible eligibility to compensation.
Occupational Injury/Illness & Industrial Disease FAQs
Find out the answers to common questions about claiming compensation for your occupational illness or industrial disease.
Family
If you have legal concerns involving family matters, such as divorce or disputes about children, this section will provide information to help you. You can find advice on matters such as protecting your children during divorce, issues relating to children access and how to protect your assets before marriage.
Divorce statistics for England and Wales: small rise in couples divorcing amid general decline
Despite a recent rise in divorce, rates have been dropping consistently over the last few decades.
Here we explore some of the reasons behind that trend.
Why You Should Avoid DIY Divorces
DIY divorce may seem an appealing option to reduce costs however, it carries significant risks that we outline in this article.
Guide To Divorce
If you are thinking about divorce, this guide will explain some of the processes involved and help you understand where to begin.
Cost Of Divorce FAQs
Paying for divorce can be a daunting prospect for someone already going through an emotionally fraught situation. This guide lays out the costs you will be expected to pay to complete divorce proceedings, and considers circumstances in which a divorce may be more or less expensive.
Separation Agreements – How Far Are They Legally Binding?
Find out about separation agreements, a document you make when you want to stop living together as a couple, setting out the arrangements you want to make for things like finances, children and property.
Prenups: How Far Are They Legally Binding?
Prenuptials can be a useful forethought, but there is confusion about how far they are legally binding. We explore this in detail here.
Property
If you are buying, selling or leasing a property you will find a wealth of helpful information in this section. Whether you are a first time buyer looking to navigate the property market or a landlord with a number of properties, this section will help you get ahead of the rest.
Conveyancing searches explained
Conveyancing searches are enquiries your conveyancer makes to identify any potential problems with the property you’re planning to buy. Learn more in this guide.
8 steps to buying a new-build home
Buying a new-build property isn’t without its challenges. Here, we guide you through the process and tell you everything you need to think about at each stage of the purchase.
Conveyancing costs FAQs
As there are many legal issues involved when buying or selling a property, you’ll need a conveyancing solicitor to handle all the paperwork and ensure everything goes through without any problems.
How Long Does Conveyancing Take?
Conveyancing can be a long process and lots of factors can affect when things happen. Here we outline the average time each part of the process takes.
The Purchase Process
In this article we explain every step of the purchase process from initial instructions through to completion.
Conveyancing FAQs
Conveyancing is a complex process. Here we cover frequently asked questions about what happens and when.
Shared Ownership
In this article we explain the concept of shared property ownership – a great alternative for people looking to get their foot on the property ladder.
Problems Revealed In Sheffield Properties During Conveyancing Searches
An interactive map and breakdown of the most common issues that are revealed during conveyancing searches.
The Complete Guide For First Time Homebuyers
From how to find the perfect home through to closing the deal. This guide contains all the information a first time buyer could ever need!
Property Auctions – Frequently Asked Questions
Property auctions can be daunting for the uninitiated. Make sure you’re fully prepared with our guide to buying and selling property at auction.
How To Successfully Buy At Property Auction
Whether you are a first time bidder or have a wealth of experience, this article provides advice and tips to help you navigate through the complexities of a property auction.
Wills, Estates & Trusts
Nobody really wants to make decisions about what will happen when they die. However, these decisions can be some of the most important ones in your life. The advice in this section will help get you started with the ins and outs of wills and inheritance.
How Leaving Money To Charity Can Also Cut Your Inheritance Tax Bill
Did you know that leaving money to charity in your will can affect how much inheritance tax you pay? Read this article to find out how to leave a ‘legacy’ in your will, what the tax implications are and how important it can be to some charities. You will also find data regarding the levels of charity donations given through wills in the Yorkshire region.
Having No Lasting Powers Of Attorney In Place – What Happens?
What would you and your family do if you hadn’t appointed anyone to make decisions on your behalf, should you lose mental capacity? Find out why a lasting power of attorney is a good idea.
Will Inheritance Tax Be Payable On My Estate?
How do things like nil rate transfers, remarrying, leaving gifts and other IHT reliefs work? Can you minimise the IHT impact on your family?
What New Intestacy Laws Mean If You Die Without A Will
Are you happy with the way your estate will be divided up under the new rules? How will your family be affected? It’s time to make a will!
Why Do I Need A Will?
In this article we describe some of the most important reasons to get your will written properly by a professional who has experience of writing wills.
