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Modifying Restrictive Covenants
Trainee Solicitor Hannah Bayliss takes a look at restrictive covenants, whether they can be discharged or modified and sites a recent tribunal.
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Delays in Property Registration – A Cause for Concern?
Trainee Solicitor Chloe Lake looks at the delays in property registration and what can be done to mitigate the problem.
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The Growing Importance of Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney’s At Any Age
The recent decision of In University Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust v ST and others [2023] EWCOP 40
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The statutory legacy on intestacy has increased – What does this actually mean?
New legislation recently brought into force by the government has increased that statutory legacy to £322,000 (previously £270,000) and has also amended the provisions applying as to how a person’s estate is distributed, where they die without a Will.
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What makes a trust a valid trust?
A trust is used by many individuals to control how their assets are managed either during their lifetime or after their death, depending on what type of trust is created.
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What is Clare’s Law?
Clare’s Law gives you the right to ask about your husband, boyfriend or partner’s background….
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No Time Like the ‘Present’ – Children Arrangements during Christmas
Every year, we see parents take advice too late regarding any issues or disputes about Christmas arrangements. These conversations can be difficult at the best of times and are only exacerbated by time pressures. It is better to start having the conversations as soon as possible to leave you sufficient time to take legal advice, if required.
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Do I Need A Solicitor For A Lasting Power Of Attorney Or Can I Do It Myself?
How important are LPAs? Do you need to go to a solicitor to draft them…
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Tis the season…….of Trust Tax Returns!
As we go hurtling into October, as well as Halloween season, there’s also another event…
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Is the owner (of the house) the “owner” (of the house)? That is the question.
Is the owner (of the house) the “owner” (of the house)? That is the question.
