The symptoms of pancreatic cancer can be easily mistaken for other less serious conditions at first, meaning that it’s typically diagnosed when the disease is at an advanced stage when there are very limited treatment options. Professor Kevin Ryan in Glasgow is looking for molecular clues or ‘markers’ in samples of blood and urine that could be used to detect early pancreatic cancer. These markers will then be validated by comparing patient samples to healthy samples.

One of the common mistakes many people make when there is a mention of Wills is to shrug off the topic and claim that it is not an issue they need to think about - or at least not yet. However, excuses such as that they are far too young to write a Will or not yet wealthy enough to justify writing one at this stage in their lives are simply incorrect. 

Appointing an executor for your Will is an important decision and one that can be difficult to make. As well as being someone you can trust, your executor needs to feel confident managing the intricacies of the process. Increasingly, testators are choosing to appoint a professional executor, often a solicitor, who has all the necessary qualities and knowledge.

We are pleased to announce that we have raised over £186,000 for Cancer Research through our free Will writing service.

Having a valid Will is the only way to ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes. While many have used this extra time at home to organise their personal affairs, a recent survey from the Law Society discovered that over half of respondents (59 per cent) did not have a Will in place following the first lockdown. On top of that, 29 per cent said their Will was not up-to-date or reflective of their current life circumstances.