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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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Inheritance Tax on the Rise
In the last tax year 2018/2019, inheritance tax receipts to HMRC rose to £5.4 billion which is an increase of around £160 million from the year before.
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You shall not pass!
My neighbour says I don’t have the right to use their driveway to access my property! What can I do?
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Let’s talk divorce – it’s not taboo
Divorce is a tricky subject. It’s said to be akin to suffering from bereavement.
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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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Surrogacy And The Law
Surrogacy is becoming an ever increasing viable option for many people, particularly with the creation of more diverse family units. However, the law surrounding this, is arguably unsatisfactory and not keeping up with the pace of change.
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Bereaved Families Could Be Hit With Huge Fees For Managing Loved Ones’ Affairs
Late last year, the Government proposed an increase in Probate Fees for Spring 2019. The increase would see Estates worth £50,000 or less not having to pay a fee at all however Estates worth £2 million or more would be paying a sum of £6,000 for the same identical sealed document.
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Wilson Browne Solicitors Help Young Entrepreneur End Legal Nightmare.
Local businesswoman celebrates end of 2½ year legal dispute that threatened her with bankruptcy.
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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.
