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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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Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
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Can I claim my spouse’s pension after divorce?
Eager to increase your settlement? Discover the various ways that you can claim and divide your ex-spouse’s pension from the expert solicitors at Wilson Browne.
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It’s all about Education
It’s so important to have a workforce qualified and interested in the roles available in businesses in Northamptonshire. Engagement between businesses and the education sector, at all levels, is crucial in training tomorrow’s employees, and at Wilson Browne Solicitors, we are actively involved in the education sector across the county.
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Why Use a Solicitor Instead of A DIY Will?
One of the questions we are frequently asked is “Why come to a solicitor?” instead of preparing a DIY Will or going to see a Will Writer? Kayleigh Brown updates us on a recent case where a disinherited son claimed that his mother had forged his late father’s Will.
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Getting your affairs in order with a Will
Making a Will and getting your affairs in order will make sure your family know your wishes and ensures that your assets and personal possessions are divided up among those individuals you want to inherit, reducing the stress on your family at a time that will already be emotional and distressing.
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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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Do you have to register a Will in the uk
More than nine million people in the UK currently have their Wills registered with the National Will Register, the country’s will registration and search service. Registration is voluntary but it is recommended that you do so to help ensure that, following your death, your estate is dissolved in the way you set out in your Will.
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Family Mediation – Will it become Obligatory?
With the Court system continuing to be overwhelmed with cases that it is estimated may take years to return to a manageable level, the Government are urgently looking to identify practical solutions. The significant change being proposed – and is currently subject to a consultation process – is for the involvement in mediation to be a requirement before any Court application can be made
