What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?
What happens? When someone dies without a Will, the rules of Intestacy apply meaning their Estate passes according to the Intestacy rules rather than the…
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Clapham & Collinge Launch New Year Charity Lasting Power of Attorney Scheme Clapham & Collinge Launch New Year Charity Lasting Power of Attorney SchemeWe are delighted to announce our third ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’ taking place throughout January 2020. Make it your New Year’s Resolution to…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors host Christmas Extravaganza in support of The Benjamin Foundation Clapham & Collinge Solicitors host Christmas Extravaganza in support of The Benjamin FoundationOn Thursday 12th December, we hosted our third ‘Christmas Extravaganza’ event in support of The Benjamin Foundation; a local charity that brings hope, opportunity, stability…
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Christmas laws you wouldn’t believe! Christmas laws you wouldn’t believe!As Christmas is fast approaching, what better way to get into the festive spirit than taking a look at a few Christmas themed “law” myths……
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The General Election: what this could mean for Landlords and Tenants The General Election: what this could mean for Landlords and TenantsIn the UK, more than 11 million people rent from a private landlord and therefore it is important that the government regulates the market effectively….
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Financial Settlement on Divorce – what rights do I have? Financial Settlement on Divorce – what rights do I have?Whilst obtaining a divorce is often straightforward, agreeing what is going to happen to the family finances is usually more complicated. Although the divorce and…
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Recent cases highlighting the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney Recent cases highlighting the importance of Lasting Powers of AttorneyThe 2016 case of Paul Briggs is a heart-wrenching example highlighting the significance of making sure your wishes and feelings are formally recorded before it…
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‘Ohpen’ your eyes to Dispute Resolution clauses ‘Ohpen’ your eyes to Dispute Resolution clausesDispute Resolution clauses are common in commercial agreements. They require the parties to attempt to resolve any disputes arising under the agreement by way of…
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Raising Dementia Awareness in Norfolk Raising Dementia Awareness in NorfolkAt Clapham & Collinge we pride ourselves in playing a part in making Norfolk a more welcoming and friendly place for people whose lives are…
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Celebrate the festive season with Clapham & Collinge Solicitors Celebrate the festive season with Clapham & Collinge SolicitorsThe warmth of the summer sun feels like a distant memory, the kids are back to school, the nights are drawing in and the winter…
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Employment Law Update: The Importance of a Healthy Work Life Balance Employment Law Update: The Importance of a Healthy Work Life BalanceThe growing movement of Mental Health awareness has captivated the UK with many employers and HR professionals championing the importance of having a good work…
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Our Grapevine Networking Event Raises Over £900 for The Benjamin Foundation Our Grapevine Networking Event Raises Over £900 for The Benjamin FoundationHere at Clapham and Collinge we are proud to have supported The Benjamin Foundation at our recent Grapevine Networking Dinner which raised over £900 for…
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Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts – We’ve got you covered Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts – We’ve got you coveredRestrictive covenants are common in employment contracts. They prevent former employees from doing certain things following the termination of their employment. There are two types…