Revocation of Wills – What does it mean and how could it affect me?
When a person (the ‘Testator’) makes a valid Will, section 20 of the Wills Act 1837 states that it can only be revoked in three…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce key promotions Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce key promotionsSolicitor and Collaborative Lawyer Neale Grearson has become a partner at Clapham & Collinge LLP Solicitors. Neale who joined the law firm in 2013 to…
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Recently Asked Questions and Answers from the Family Law team. Recently Asked Questions and Answers from the Family Law team.Q. I’m divorcing my partner, who is unemployed. Do I have to pay for her legal advice in the process? A. If your wife is…
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Recently Asked Questions and Answers from the Wills, Trusts and Probate team. Recently Asked Questions and Answers from the Wills, Trusts and Probate team.Q. My mum died without a will – how is her estate (containing my late father’s estate) divided between me and my step dad? A….
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High Court enforcement hushed up on Money Claim Online High Court enforcement hushed up on Money Claim OnlineMany more litigants in person are now using Money Claim Online (MCOL) to pursue debt actions. In his proposed reforms, Lord Justice Briggs is working…
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Lin Whitehead celebrates passing the SFE Older Client Care in Practice Award. Lin Whitehead celebrates passing the SFE Older Client Care in Practice Award.Clapham and Collinge are delighted to announce that Lin Whitehead, Partner, Head of Private Client team and accredited SFE (Solicitors For The Elderly) member, has…
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Recently Asked Questions and Answers on Family Law Recently Asked Questions and Answers on Family LawQ. Can you advise on collaborative divorce? What’s that? The collaborative approach to divorce is a different from the traditional ‘correspondence based’ approach to resolving…