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Land Registry Clarifies Procedure for Merging a Leasehold Title into the Reversion
Land Registry Clarifies Procedure for Merging a Leasehold Title into the Reversion
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How Do I Sell My Property Now My Wife Has Dementia
It is always a difficult time when a family member has moved into residential care because they are suffering from dementia and for various reasons their spouse may now consider selling the house they own together, perhaps to also move into care or to live with family. Is it that easy without a Power of Attorney in place?
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Court acts to stop father inheriting from dying child
In the case of LCN v CJF [2019] EWCOP 1 published earlier this year, the Court of Protection authorised the settlement of a child’s property on trust under section 18(1)(h) Mental Capacity Act 2005.
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Wilson Browne Solicitors Acquires Friday Legal Solicitors
As of Monday 8th April, Friday Legal Solicitors became part of Wilson Browne Solicitors with…
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The Pain of a Chain
One of the hardest things about any sort of transaction is understanding the terminology involved. And especially with legal jargon, the words themselves may be deceptively simple, but carry far greater connotations.
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The Right To Inherit After Assisted Suicide
In the UK, assisting a person to commit suicide can leave you open to the risk of prosecution and cases where those who have taken relatives to Dignitas Clinics abroad are often reported to be questioned by the police.
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Conveyancing – Working as a Team
It’s fair to say that conveyancing has changed in many ways over the years and it is vital that all parties work together to ensure a smooth and efficient transaction but how does this happen in practice?
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What Searches Are Done When Buying Property?
When purchasing a property or committing yourself to occupation of the same (whether that be on a lease, licence or otherwise) it is always a good idea to fully investigate matters affecting that property.
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Solicitors For The LGBTQ+ Community
You may be wondering just what exactly it is that we do differently for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender clients: the honest answer is, perhaps surprisingly nothing. We’ll treat you exactly the same as any other client.
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Abortive Costs Undertakings
When Heads of Terms for a property transaction are agreed, then the deal is done, right?