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Statutory Wills
A statutory Will in the UK is a Will that is authorised by the Court of Protection on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to make or change their own Will.
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Comparable Trademarks – What Are They?
With effect from 1st January 2026, the rules relating to UK comparable trademarks will change and the use of a trademark in the EU will no longer be applicable to UK comparable trademarks.
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10 Reasons Why A DIY Will Is Not Recommended
With the rising cost of living, it is understandable that many people look for ways to save money including drafting their own Wills. However, creating a Will without legal advice can end up costing you and your loved ones far more than the price of a professionally prepared one.
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The Family Drug and Alcohol Court – An Alternative Approach to Care Proceedings
Recent years has seen the launch of the Family Drug and Alcohol Court known as FDAC in many regions and now it is coming to our local court in Northampton.
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High Street Rental Auctions
Governments have been concerned about vacant units in high streets for a number of years and last year a law came into force which aimed to tackle that.
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What is a Section 7 (or S7) Report?
A section 7 report is a very lengthy document and is usually at least 30 pages. There is a lot of important information included within it, and information that the Court will have consideration to when making a decision.
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Parental Alienation
All too often, we hear a parent say that the only reason their child does not want to see them is because the other parent has “brainwashed” or turned against them.
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Rising to the Top: 5 New Promotions at Wilson Browne
At Wilson Browne Solicitors we pride ourself on developing talent from within, and this year is no exception.
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Can a Sole Director be a Quorum for Company Board Decisions?
A quorum is achieved if enough people are present to constitute a valid meeting. In a company context, the quorum requirements for board meetings will typically be set out in the bespoke Articles of Association of the company concerned.
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Capacity Assessments
During recent Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), the issue of reforming the Mental Capacity Act took centre stage with concerns over the current application and the need for reform.
