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Charities and Wills
According to research, the number of charities benefiting from donations in Wills has continued to…
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A Practical Guide To Dealing With The Affairs Of A Deceased Person
In the current climate it’s a subject that no one wants to talk about, or…
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More clarity in Assisted Suicide cases
Assisted suicide is a divisive issue for many but for the family members who agree to help their loved one with travel arrangements at such a time it can have legal implications. Thankfully we are slowly seeing legal advances to help families who are facing these impossible choices.
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What to do if an Executor can’t be trusted
When someone dies the Executor appointed by their Will is put in the position of ensuring that things are dealt with properly but what do you do if an Executor can’t be Trusted?
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GDPR and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)
Whilst we don’t like to discuss GDPR anymore than we need to it seems that tougher restrictions have now been placed on data processing and this means that more checks will exist for those who seek to act on another’s behalf.
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“Can I be paid for caring for a loved one?”
“Can I be paid for caring for a loved one?” This is a very reasonable question to ask when you are spending a large chunk of your time or even given up your job to help a loved one such as an elderly parent or disabled child.
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Appropriation of Assets “To Appropriate or Not”
If a person is entitled to a legacy under a Will, it could be that…
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New Build Nightmare?
Local news has recently reported on Corby developments where dream homes have turned out to…
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Can You Disinherit A Child? – A case in point.
It is a well-established principle of English law that a person may leave their Estate in any way that they choose to. Although claims are possible against Estates it is only in specific circumstances that the Court will overturn a Will or intestacy and order that different provisions should apply.
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Property Fraud – How to avoid it
Property fraud is a serious ongoing issue in the UK and, despite preventative measures, millions are still lost each year.
