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What to do when someone dies

When the question of what to do when a friend or family member dies arises, it is often one that we are wholly unprepared for. Fortunately, you will not need to deal with any money or property immediately, although there are some practical steps you [...]

2020-03-02T09:34:17+00:00March 2nd, 2020|

Useful Tips for Attorneys

As an individual grows older and/or has concerns about losing the ability to manage their own affairs, either due to physical incapacity or mental incapacity, it is possible for that individual to appoint another person to make certain decisions on their behalf. The document [...]

2020-02-17T12:30:47+00:00February 17th, 2020|

The use of a caveat in the grant of probate

Even though, under the principle of testamentary freedom in English law, it is open to an individual to bequeath their assets and belongings to whomever they choose, it is not uncommon for loved ones to dispute a deceased’s will. Indeed, disputes can arise in all [...]

2020-02-06T07:14:03+00:00February 6th, 2020|

Understanding Double Value & Double Rent

The historic statutory provisions for double value and double rent have stood the test of time, such that if a commercial tenant remains in a property beyond the period upon which the contractual tenancy has been brought to an end, they will potentially be liable [...]

2019-11-12T11:14:44+00:00November 12th, 2019|

Consequences of the Late Payment Act

By virtue of the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, the supplier of goods and services has a statutory right to charge a specified level of interest on the late payment of debts arising under commercial contracts – and that’s not where the [...]

2019-11-04T14:20:05+00:00November 4th, 2019|

Family Law Q & A with Angela Green

I want to try to resolve my family legal issues via mediation but I do not know if my partner does. Can you help? Do not worry. It is the Mediator’s job to assess each party separately as to the suitability of mediation.  I [...]

2020-03-03T10:17:36+00:00October 9th, 2019|

How to help prevent property fraud

Sadly, homeowners are increasingly falling victim to property fraud, not least because the tactics used by fraudsters are becoming much more sophisticated. Fortunately, there are ways in which you can minimise the risk of fraud, thereby protecting what is likely to be your most valuable [...]

2019-07-15T09:49:22+00:00July 15th, 2019|

Heads of Terms in commercial property transactions

Heads of Terms in commercial property transactions, (also referred to as Memoranda of Understanding), set out the expectations of the parties involved, albeit prior to any agreement being signed. The basic purpose of Heads of Terms is to set out the key terms agreed by [...]

2019-07-01T09:03:26+00:00July 1st, 2019|

Disputing a Deputyship Application

It is a common assumption that next of kin will be automatically allowed to manage the affairs of their loved ones in the event that they are no longer able to do so themselves, for example, as a result of accident, illness or infirmity. However, [...]

2019-06-24T08:27:18+00:00June 24th, 2019|
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