FAQs

They may be replaced/removed depending on trust terms and circumstances, sometimes a court order is needed even if an LPA exists.  

Often, yes, by agreement of those involved or by using powers given to trustees. Variations can have legal/tax effects, so take advice first. 

Most do (with limited exceptions). Trustees are responsible for registration and keeping details up-to-date when circumstances change. 

That depends on your goals, e.g. fixed gifts at a set age, a right to occupy a home, life-interest income, or a flexible discretionary trust. Advice is essential. 

To protect assets and control how (and when) beneficiaries benefit, useful for young or vulnerable beneficiaries, or to manage risks like divorce/bankruptcy. 

In most cases, we can run your claim under a Conditional Fee Agreement, often referred to as “no win, no fee”. Usually, you will not pay our basic legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. If your claim succeeds, a capped percentage of your compensation (currently up to 25%) may be taken to cover our success fee and any unrecovered legal costs. We will explain the likely cost and your expected “in hand” compensation at the outset.

A success fee is a charge that becomes payable only if your medical negligence claim succeeds. It reflects the risk we take in acting for you on a “no win, no fee” basis, where we are not paid if the claim is lost. The success fee is taken from your compensation at the end of the case and is capped at 25%.

The time it takes to resolve a medical negligence claim depends on how complex your case is, how long it takes to obtain independent medical evidence and whether the defendant admits fault. Straightforward claims can sometimes settle within a year, while more complex or serious cases can take several years, especially if a trial is needed. We will keep you updated throughout, so you always know what stage your case has reached.