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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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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?
A Will is a legal document that puts you in control of determining how your assets (money, property and possessions) are distributed after your death.
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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.
