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How Do I Sell My Property Now My Wife Has Dementia
It is always a difficult time when a family member has moved into residential care because they are suffering from dementia and for various reasons their spouse may now consider selling the house they own together, perhaps to also move into care or to live with family. Is it that easy without a Power of Attorney in place?
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Court acts to stop father inheriting from dying child
In the case of LCN v CJF [2019] EWCOP 1 published earlier this year, the Court of Protection authorised the settlement of a child’s property on trust under section 18(1)(h) Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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Cricket Practice Cage In Rear Garden Of Dwelling Was A Building (Planning Inspectorate)
Cricket Practice Cage In Rear Garden Of Dwelling Was A Building (Planning Inspectorate)
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Court of Appeal Ruling Changes The Interpretation Of Fencing Covenants And Easements
Whose responsibility it is to repair and maintain a boundary fence can have huge costs implications particularly for those who own large pieces of agricultural land.
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Wilson Browne Solicitors Acquires Friday Legal Solicitors
As of Monday 8th April, Friday Legal Solicitors became part of Wilson Browne Solicitors with…
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Government Publishes MEES Amendment Regulations To Come Into Force On 1 April 2019
Government Publishes MEES Amendment Regulations To Come Into Force On 1 April 2019
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Conversion Of Attached Domestic Garage To Small Commercial Bakery Was Not A Material Change Of Use (Planning Inspectorate)
Medway Council (MC) refused to grant a lawful development certificate for the use of an attached domestic garage as a small commercial bakery. MC considered that the proposal would result in a material change of use of the dwelling and therefore constituted development.
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The Pain of a Chain
One of the hardest things about any sort of transaction is understanding the terminology involved. And especially with legal jargon, the words themselves may be deceptively simple, but carry far greater connotations.
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The Right To Inherit After Assisted Suicide
In the UK, assisting a person to commit suicide can leave you open to the risk of prosecution and cases where those who have taken relatives to Dignitas Clinics abroad are often reported to be questioned by the police.
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Conveyancing – Working as a Team
It’s fair to say that conveyancing has changed in many ways over the years and it is vital that all parties work together to ensure a smooth and efficient transaction but how does this happen in practice?
