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Getting A Job After A Settlement Agreement
The settlement agreement is designed to work in such a way that both you and your employer are happy with the outcome. However, the agreement itself may have an impact on what happens when you want to find work after leaving your current employment.
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Careers in Conveyancing – The Right ‘Move’ for You?
The idea of picking up our keys from an Estate Agent’s and having bricks and mortar to call our own is something that is a common goal for many of us. There are, however, a group of people behind the scenes working hard on a daily basis to ensure that those dreams come true in a way that makes the process as seamless and stress-free as possible.
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When Were Same-Sex Marriages Made Legal In England And Wales?
Long-awaited by same-sex couples, same-sex marriage has now been legal in England and Wales for almost a decade. This momentous change to legislation has allowed thousands of same-sex marriages to be officiated since the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013 was introduced.
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A Mother’s Advice On Adulthood – Buying A House, Getting Married, and Having Children.
Lawyers are people too – they have wives, husbands, sons, daughters: they face the same…
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How Long Does Probate Take If There Is A Will?
Probate of a Will is the process which sees a deceased person’s assets (money, property and possessions) distributed in the way they have determined in their Will. There are strict procedures set out by law that the executor (the individual responsible for putting a Will through probate) must follow.
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Can A Power Of Attorney Change A Will?
Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
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Why Would A Will Go To Probate?
In order to be implemented most wills must go through a process known as probate (some wills with a value of under £5,000 may be exempt). Probate entails the executor gathering together all of the deceased’s assets, paying off any debts and then distributing them to the beneficiaries as set out in the will.
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Can You Market A House Before You’re Granted Probate?
If you’re administering someone’s estate after they’ve died, then you may need to apply to the Probate Registry for either a Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letters of Administration in order to distribute and handle their estate.
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Are You Liable As A Director During Commercial Litigation?
Commercial litigation slightly differs from civil litigation, whereby it involves businesses or organisations rather than individuals. Despite this, however, if you are a company director, you may find yourself held personally liable in some situations.
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Can I Apply For A Grant Of Probate Myself?
If you are an Executor of a Will, you can choose to apply for a Grant of probate yourself, rather than get a solicitor to do it for you. But what does this involve, and will it be the right decision for you?