A Guide to Wills, Trusts and Probate
Planning for the future can feel daunting, but it is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and those you…
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The new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Collection The new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt CollectionThe Ministry of Justice have issued a new Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims which came into force on the 1st October 2017. It has introduced…
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Battle of the Wills: Charities v Families Battle of the Wills: Charities v FamiliesA case has recently been brought by a number of charities (Friends of the Animals, Heart Research UK, Dogs Trust and World Animal Protection) against…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce first ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’ Clapham & Collinge Solicitors announce first ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’Clapham & Collinge Solicitors are delighted to announce their first ‘Charity Lasting Powers of Attorney Scheme’ taking place throughout November 2017. As we continue with…
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Clapham & Collinge takes legal leap for Charity Clapham & Collinge takes legal leap for CharityOn Sunday 24th September, 3 Clapham & Collinge staff members took part in an exhilarating 13,000ft skydive in support of Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse…
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A gifted deposit – how to enjoy it without burdening the conveyancing process A gifted deposit – how to enjoy it without burdening the conveyancing processAs the Millennial generation find it more and more difficult to buy their first homes it is not surprising that more that 80% of the…
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What Should be in a Pre-Nuptial Agreement? What Should be in a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?What Should be in a Pre-Nuptial (Pre-Nup) Agreement? There has been a lot of media coverage and publicity for the alleged additional $5 million that…
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Victims of the contaminated blood scandal win ruling to seek damages Victims of the contaminated blood scandal win ruling to seek damages500 claimants successfully obtained an order from the High Court on 25 September 2017, allowing them to begin Court proceedings against the Department of Health,…
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Lasting Power of Attorneys: Are Senior Judge Lush’s criticisms justified? Lasting Power of Attorneys: Are Senior Judge Lush’s criticisms justified?Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) have been hitting the headlines over recent weeks but for all the wrong reasons. Former Court of Protection Judge, Denzil…
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What is really happening with the housing market? What is really happening with the housing market?As we approach mid-September, figures providing information on the growth of the housing market for 2017 are revealed and being compared to the figures of…
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Is no fault divorce the answer? Is no fault divorce the answer?Is reform of our divorce law long overdue? Is no fault divorce the answer? No fault divorce and divorce reform are terms that are increasingly…
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Court fees, High profile divorce and a Family Law review Court fees, High profile divorce and a Family Law reviewCourts Make a Profit! The recent decision to cancel the huge increase in employment tribunal fees (and the reimbursement to Applicants of those fees) threw…
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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard – Could MEES affect you? Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard – Could MEES affect you?New legislation passed in 2015 means that a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) will be imposed on both domestic and non-domestic properties, in the Private…