Compulsive hoarding, stripped down to the basics, is an unstoppable urge to collect and hang on to possessions. However, this hoarding does occur in isolation. To understand it fully we need to view hoarding in the context of society and culture. We share our own … [Read more...]
The Origins of English Property Law
The origins of English property law date back to 1215, and the Magna Carta. This concord ruled that nobody was above the law, not even the king, and returned stolen land to Welsh owners among other things. Since then, English property law has continued to regulate … [Read more...]
4 Famous Hoarders in History
The words we choose make a great difference to people's impressions who hear them. Great wars have ensued to settle subtle differences in religion. There is little evidence of hoarding per se in history until quite recently. But it existed, and to prove it we review … [Read more...]
Probate in Medieval England After 1066
Applying for probate is relatively simple nowadays, give or take the complexity of a will. What’s more, we can travel to the probate court and back on the wings of the internet. However, there was a different approach to probate in medieval England. Why you might have … [Read more...]
Excessive Wealth as a Manifestation of Hoarding Disorder: An Introduction
We were scrolling through the annals of Research Gate when we stumbled over a piece titled ‘Understanding and Treating Hoarding: A Biopsychosocial Perspective’. This seemed a bit heavy for a blog like this and we trolled for more information. Our patience paid off on … [Read more...]
Our Complete Guide to Probate in England and Wales
The term ‘probate’ encompasses the entire process of distributing the assets of a deceased estate. This gives it definitive status and is intended to circumvent squabbles that could take up expensive court time. This article is our complete guide to probate in … [Read more...]
