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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A new digital border scheme is set to be introduced in the UK by the Home Office. A new digital border scheme is set to be introduced in the UK by the Home Office.What is the ETA Scheme? The Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme (ETA) is being introduced in the UK. From 15 November 2023, some visitors will now…
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Guardianship in Wills Guardianship in WillsWhy should you appoint a guardian in your Will? If you have children under the age of 18 at the time of your death, then…
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Workplace Discrimination: what are your rights? Workplace Discrimination: what are your rights?As highlighted by the recent investigation into English and Welsh cricket, discrimination is still a prevalent issue within UK society and within many workplaces in…
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Divorces with complexities regarding mental capacity – how do they work? Divorces with complexities regarding mental capacity – how do they work?An individual could lose their mental capacity to make decisions for a number of reasons. This could occur following a serious accident, through the onset…
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What is the New Homes Quality Code? What is the New Homes Quality Code?The Consumer Code for Home Builders came into effect in April 2010 and established mandatory customer service requirements that home builders must deliver or offer…
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Financial Claims on Divorce End When a Spouse Dies Financial Claims on Divorce End When a Spouse DiesThe Supreme Court has recently determined that following the death of a divorced spouse his ex-wife cannot make financial claims. Although rather unusual on its…
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‘Silver Splitters’ – Getting Divorced In Your 50’s ‘Silver Splitters’ – Getting Divorced In Your 50’sStatistics show that more people are now getting divorced in their 50’s than ever before. What is the reason for this? Is “no-fault divorce” going…
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How can Wills and Trusts help you prepare for your disabled relative’s future? How can Wills and Trusts help you prepare for your disabled relative’s future?Planning for the future when you have family members with disabilities is key to ensuring that the arrangements you make do provide for them as…
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‘Avoiding’ Inheritance Tax & Lifetime Mortgages – are they worth the risk? ‘Avoiding’ Inheritance Tax & Lifetime Mortgages – are they worth the risk?How does Inheritance Tax work? When you die, the value of your estate has to be established. This includes everything that you own at the…
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Long Covid and the Workplace Long Covid and the WorkplaceMany of us see and know Covid as something in the past, however for many Covid-19 still plays a significant role in their day to…
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First Time Buyers: FAQs First Time Buyers: FAQsBuying a new home is an important milestone, but it can also be a complex process that raises numerous questions. Here at Clapham & Collinge…
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What happens to your business if you die? What happens to your business if you die?As highlighted by Edward Jacobs, in the recent podcast, ‘What happens to your business if you die?’, it is imperative that business owners put in…