The Different Types of Will Services Explained
Most people know that they need a will, but as there are so many will writing services, it is not always clear which service is…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce partnership promotion Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce partnership promotionSolicitor and Head of Conveyancing Department Rosemary Farman has been promoted to partner at Clapham & Collinge Solicitors. Rosemary worked in both private practice and…
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Introduction of fixed costs for holiday sickness claims Introduction of fixed costs for holiday sickness claimsOn 13th April 2018, the Ministry of Justice confirmed that the Civil Procedure Rule Committee had approved a new fixed costs scheme that aims to…
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Planning Update April 2018 – Legislation coming into force and a reminder on “fall-back” Planning Update April 2018 – Legislation coming into force and a reminder on “fall-back”Tick tock… The clock is ticking on the changes to the data protection laws (GPDR) and if you haven’t already provided your written consent time…
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The importance of registering your land The importance of registering your landThe Land Registry safeguards land and property ownership in excess of £4 trillion, including £1 trillion of mortgages. The Land Register contains more than 25…
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Increases to the National Minimum Wage Increases to the National Minimum WageThe National Minimum Wage is the minimum pay per hour that almost all workers are entitled to, November’s budget has revealed an increase in these…
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An update on the UK’s housing challenge An update on the UK’s housing challengeWhilst the Spring Statement didn’t announce any major plans or changes regarding the property market and the challenges facing it, it did provide an update…
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Family Law update: March 2018 Family Law update: March 2018A Royal Pre-Nup? The rumours have started that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are having a Pre-Nuptial Agreement drawn up. No idea what may be…
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Guidance on gifting – laying bare the rules for lay attorneys and deputies Guidance on gifting – laying bare the rules for lay attorneys and deputiesThe public guardian has recently published new guidance on gifting for those that act as attorneys or deputies. Gifting as an attorney or deputy is…
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Planning Update – it’s not all about the NPPF Planning Update – it’s not all about the NPPFIt’s all about the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) around here, but what else has been happening? Agricultural to Residential Since the case of Hibbett…
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An unlawful garage conversion results in a criminal offence An unlawful garage conversion results in a criminal offenceWhen a couple converted their garage into residential accommodation in breach of a condition imposed under a planning permission they may not have anticipated being…
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The Legal Consequences of ”The Beast from the East” The Legal Consequences of ”The Beast from the East”As you have undoubtedly noticed, the temperature has plummeted and the majority of the country is currently covered in snow with more forecast to be…
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Dementia Research Update: Social Interaction Dementia Research Update: Social InteractionResearch involving over 800 dementia patients across 69 care homes suggests just one hour a week of social interaction can improve the quality of life…