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Latest news from Collins Law, Solicitors in Watford.

• Trust changes mean parents 'may have to rewrite their wills'

  12 March 2013

• Cohabiting partners - and their lack of legal rights

  30 January 2013

  The Telegraph has reported on the unfairness of the current law for cohabiting partners, citing a woman who “was the victim of laws which offer little legal protection to non-married couples whose relationships break down”

• Only tax advice from lawyers is 'protected from disclosure'

  30 January 2013

  When you consult a solicitor, your conversations and the advice you receive are covered by legal professional privilege. This means all your communications are confidential and protected from disclosure – even to official bodies like HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

• Part-exchange offer to help buyers move to new home

  30 January 2013

  The Government’s NewBuy scheme is now offering part-exchange deals to enable homeowners to take the next step on the property ladder.

• Husband jailed for failing to disclose assets in divorce case

  30 January 2013

  A businessman has been jailed for persistently failing to provide details about his finances during his divorce case.

• Pregnant woman with learning difficulties 'can make choices'

  30 January 2013

  A woman with learning difficulties is capable of deciding for herself whether to continue with her pregnancy, the Court of Protection has ruled.

• Woman's will overturned because of 'undue influence'

  30 January 2013

  When you draw up your will, it should reflect your true wishes and not be unduly influenced by other people.

• Judge says law is unfair as woman cohabitant is left penniless

  30 January 2013

  A leading judge has criticised property laws which he says can be unfair to unmarried women when they separate from their partners.

• Woman awarded £11,500 after falling in a Sainsbury's warehouse

  30 January 2013

  A 48-year-old woman who was injured in a supermarket warehouse when she tripped over a spade has been awarded £1,500 compensation.

• Setting Up Home With Your Partner

  23 January 2013

  It may seem outdated, but unmarried couples are not protected by law in the same way that married couples or civil partners are. In setting up home with your partner there are lots of issues to consider and it can definitely be worthwhile getting legal advice both to consider the best way to purchase the dwelling and to find out your rights and where you stand.