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The Things Intestacy Ignores
When someone dies in the UK without a Will, the law is clear about the ‘big’ things. The Intestacy Rules set out who inherits the house, savings and investments. But what about everything else? The dog, the online social media accounts or the sentimental book collection?
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Digitalisation Of The LPA Process
The Powers of Attorney Act 2023 looks at modernising and simplifying the process for registering Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs).
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Law Commission To Review The Law Relating To Ownerless Land
The Law Commission is the government agency which considers changes to the law, identifying potential areas for review, consulting on them with experts and the public and publishing reports with their recommendations which may lead to changes to legislation.
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A Day To Celebrate Team Wilson Browne!
At Wilson Browne Solicitors, we know that it takes more than just lawyers to make the firm what it is, it’s every single person who keeps things running smoothly.
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Bruce Willis’ Dementia Diagnosis: We Cannot Predict The Future, But We Can Prepare For It
The recent news that Bruce Willis is now receiving full-time care as he lives with frontotemporal dementia has moved many. Our Court of Protection team understands the emotional and practical challenges that come with a dementia diagnosis.
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Court of Protection Team Shortlisted for National Award
We are thrilled to announce that our Court of Protection Team has been shortlisted for for Team of the Year at the prestigious British Wills & Probate Awards 2025, taking place in Manchester on 9 October.
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Understanding The Probate Process
Probate is the legal process of administering a person’s estate, including their property, money, and possessions, after they pass away. It is sometimes also referred to as ‘estate administration’.
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Who Gets Custody Of A Child In Divorce?
Divorces can be painful, not least for any children involved, especially where there are issues of which parent the child should live with. But when it comes to questions of who gets custody of a child in a divorce in the UK, things have changed.
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How Do I Choose My Attorney?
When a loved one loses the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, it can be an emotionally and practically challenging time.
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Proposals To End Chancel Repair Uncertainty For Property Buyers
The Law Commission has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the law governing land registration and chancel repair liability (CRL)—an obligation requiring landowners to pay for repairs to the chancel of a local church.
