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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Is now the perfect time to invest in property? Is now the perfect time to invest in property?The recent Autumn Statement saw Chancellor George Osborne’s announcement that those who purchase a second home or a property to use as a buy-to-let will…
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Clapham & Collinge opens new branch in South Norfolk Clapham & Collinge opens new branch in South NorfolkClapham & Collinge are delighted to announce the opening of a third branch in Brooke (incorporating Ashmoles Solicitors). Lin Whitehead, Partner and Head of Private…
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Money over mother: Son charged elderly mother £400 a day to visit her Money over mother: Son charged elderly mother £400 a day to visit herA son who charged his elderly and incapable mother £400 a day to visit her and act as her Attorney has been removed by the…
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Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Divorce Settlements Landmark Supreme Court Decision on Divorce SettlementsThe decision of the Supreme Court on 14th October in the case of Alison Sharland and Varsha Gohil has opened the floodgates for retrospective reassessments…
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Consumer Rights Act 2015 Consumer Rights Act 2015After being announced in the Queen’s Speech back in May 2013, the new Consumer Rights Act came into force on 1st October 2015. The Act…
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Digital Assets – Life (and Death!) in the Technological Age Digital Assets – Life (and Death!) in the Technological AgeAs crazy as it sounds, dying is now more complicated. Maybe not for the deceased, but it is certainly more complicated for those people tasked…
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Further expansion for North Norfolk branch Further expansion for North Norfolk branchClapham & Collinge has expanded their North Norfolk presence with the opening of a significantly larger office in Sheringham. Going from strength to strength, the…
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Two years on from the introduction of Employment Tribunal Fees Two years on from the introduction of Employment Tribunal FeesBackground Prior to the 29th July 2013, bringing an Employment Tribunal claim, or making an appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal, incurred no cost to…
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Philip Lumb joins Clapham & Collinge Solicitors Philip Lumb joins Clapham & Collinge SolicitorsPhilip Lumb joined Clapham & Collinge’s Litigation team in September 2015 as a Consultant Solicitor. Philip has over 15 years’ experience of handling high value…
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The importance of sorting out the finances on Divorce – The cautionary tale of Wyatt v Vince The importance of sorting out the finances on Divorce – The cautionary tale of Wyatt v VinceIt can come as a surprise to some people that after a separation, and even after a divorce, the financial claims that married or formally…
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New Inheritance Rules in Europe New Inheritance Rules in EuropeOn 17th August new common rules come into force in 25 out of 28 European Union countries that will govern how inheritance is dealt with…
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A note about Wills with HSBC A note about Wills with HSBCHSBC recently announced that they have sold their wills and probate business, HSBC Trust Co (UK) Ltd, to a company called Simplify Channel Ltd. The…