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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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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
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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.
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Can I apply for a Grant of Probate Myself?
If you are an Executor of a Will, you can choose to apply for a Grant of probate yourself, rather than get a solicitor to do it for you. But what does this involve, and will it be the right decision for you?
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What is a Beneficiary of a Will
An individual or organisation included in your Will is called a beneficiary. You may wish to leave all your assets (also referred to as your estate) to just one beneficiary or to several. Beneficiaries will often be family members or friends but can also be charities or other good causes that you want to support. There are strict legal procedures that must be followed regarding the execution of a will to ensure the deceased individual’s wishes are followed and that all beneficiaries receive their rightful share of the estate.
