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Predatory Marriages – A Rising Issue
Care-workers and medical staff marrying their elderly patients, lonely spinsters and bachelors being whisked abroad by their dream partner 50 years their junior, or even just a seemingly happy but naïve friend tying the knot – a predatory marriage can take many forms. Unfortunately it is not common knowledge that entering into a marriage will revoke any Will you may have previously put in place. To the unaware or vulnerable person however, this could have devastating unintended effects on their assets after they die.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) and Mediation
ENE and Mediation are both forms of alternative dispute resolution, that is, a way of settling a dispute away from a court room trial.
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Farm conversions and the extra complications with listed buildings
Regulations introduced in 2015 allowed redundant agricultural buildings to be converted to residential use without the need for a specific planning permission. However this permitted development is not possible where the building is listed. The problem in a recent case was the definition of “building” and specifically what it includes.
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First-class delivery for international freight operator
United Pallet Network (UK) Ltd (UPN) opened it’s new state of the art SmartHUB on Monday 11th May 2020. The Legal 500 recognised Commercial Property Team at Wilson Browne Solicitors were delighted to act for them in this matter.
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Flushed Away…Buying A Property With A Septic Tank? Read This.
Law Society revises Property Information Form (fourth edition 2020) (TA6) and explanatory notes The Law…
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3rd Party Logistics Providers (3PL)…How To Choose The Right One
If you make things, send things, or sell things online then you probably need someone…
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Successful Challenge To Will Made On The Basis Of Delusions
A daughter has successfully challenged her mother’s Will after showing that her mother held delusions…
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Team Showcases Cross-border & IP Expertise In Recent Transaction
The corporate and commercial team at Wilson Browne Solicitors is pleased to announce the successful…
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Farm promise is upheld
There is many a Will dispute over a broken promise but, it seems, few topics come up as often in such cases as promises about farms. Indeed, just the other week I explained “proprietary estoppel” to a client using the promise of a farm as an example.
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5 Top Tips To Maintain Your Mental Health Whilst Moving Home
Along with relationship break-ups and the loss of a loved one, moving home is frequently cited as one of life’s most stressful events and can be a time of anxiety and uncertainty. There are things you can do however to safeguard your mental health whilst moving home.
